Rooster abusing hens

[Andrew South Africa]

Welcome to BYC. Great advice and comments from previous posters.

Thanks for that info.

Possible, but in my opinion not likely.

 

[Shadrach]

Thanks for sharing that insight

I don't know if this will help but you may get some ideas from it. It's a bit of a long read and of course keeping arrangements have an enormous bearing.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/understanding-your-rooster.75056/

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to the Flock! Great advice already given. Good luck!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[HuffleClaw]

Get more hens. a good ratio is 8-10 hens pen roo.

Or get rid of the rooster. You do not need a rooster to get eggs from the hens. The hens would be happier without him.

Getting more hens rarely solves the issue. Ratios are normally for breeding purposes. Every rooster is different.

Anyways, welcome to BYC @Andrew South Africa!

 

[drumstick diva]

Often times it's just the nature of the beast (rooster). There is never a good reason to
keep a bad roo.

The few that stand up to a predator will just be the first to die, and hens will be left unprotected.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hello Andrew and welcome to BYC! So happy to have you in our community. I've been dealing with rooster problems myself. My advice would be to keep him separated from the girls if you want to keep him around for breeding. What type of feed are you providing for them? Laying pellets are not the best for roosters. Do more research before you make up your mind. Best of luck with your flock.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi. I had a rooster and got him a wife.

For many weeks they lived happily giving me a egg most days.

Then the rooster became a bully mating often and being aggressive towards the hen.
She started to hide away. So I got a second hen.
Now I have two hens hiding in the bushes eating and drinking very little.

Please advise.

Hi there, hope you are enjoying BYC!

It's funny that everyone says get rid of the rooster... who was there first.

How old is this boy? How old are his new mates?

I MIGHT use a stag tie out. But that does sound like a fairly abusive situation for them to be hiding.

It's not likely a salt deficit... more likely a hormone excess with little to no management/coping skills.

How does he behave towards you?

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Andrew and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Andrew, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us.