Roo babies fighting?

[Missouri chick]

I have 2 roo babies that are around 5 weeks old. I love my boys, but they are showing signs of aggression toward each other. They are in with 3 girls that were hatched with them. Is it normal at this age? Thanks for your advise in advance.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Oh yes! I had 8 roos that were together until they were 7 weeks old and boy did they fight! Some of them even had scabs on their combs and wattles. I knew then, it was time to downsize my roos. I only have one roo now and it is much more peaceful in my coop! Good luck!

 

[Missouri chick]

Oh dear, I feel like my kids are fighting. Who knew I could be so attached? I guess boys will be boys.

 

[ezbird]

Well let them do there pecking order, but watch them so they don't do to much damage on each other. If one gets hurt remove one of them and keep him in a seperate brooder. Or if you can use a clear divider to partition the brooder.