rooster and 5 hens problem

[qumumd]

I really want a rooster but my 5 hens are getting all the feathers off their back. Is this not good? He chases them all the time.
Donna

 

[Up-the-Creek]

He probably just needs more hens. He is doing his job that is what roosters do, plus you could put saddles on them to protect them. They work nicely.

 

[qumumd]

what are saddles.........never heard of them.

 

[katrinag]

Chicken saddles are a heavy weight fabric that is put on there backs to keep the roo from causing further damage.
Do a search on here.