Rooster and New Pullets, Whats too rough

[WendyHTN]

When you say he scratched you, was it intentional? Did he come after you?
It's possible that he just got caught up in the heat of the moment.

If he isn't doing real harm to the new pullets, I'd try again tomorrow. If he is harming them, I'd be inclined to house him separately, but where he can see and talk to his girls, until they are at the point of lay. He will love them then.

I have to agree with @Shadrach it is much easier when chicks are raised as part of the flock.
When that isn't an option, I sub as a broody. I raise them inside a brooder in the run, and when I let them out, off and on while they are still very young. I peck any mean chickens on the head. I repeat this until the rest of the flock knows they are my chicks.

I was getting scratch he hit me with his wings, flogged me. His hormones are high right now, his legs and feet at so red, but he's generally very good so I think he's just hormonal.
I've been spending a lot of time out with the chicks and protecting them, I think I'll have to continue to do that over several weeks, so in the garage they go for another 4 weeks or so.

 

[janiedoe]

Is there any way that you could keep your rooster in a see/don't touch area, and leave the little ones with the hens?

 

[WendyHTN]

Is there any way that you could keep your rooster in a see/don't touch area, and leave the little ones with the hens?

Yes that is one of the options, I just wasn't sure what was the better route.

 

[janiedoe]

Yes that is one of the options, I just wasn't sure what was the better route.

It seems like introducing a rooster would be easier than trying to introduce new pullets into a flock.
Whatever you decide, best of luck!