Rooster died

[Ammabuck]

we have lost two roosters and I know the girls do not need a rooster to lay, but do they need a replacement? Two of the original chickens were pretty close with him, he was an original also. One is a layer, the other probably needs to be soup. How does one incorporate a new rooster into a flock of 5?

 

[theoldchick]

Follow the typical quarantine protocol and then place the rooster in a cage where the hens can see him and interact with the wire between them. Give this a day or so then put the rooster with them. I usually do this at night so the hens wake up with the rooster. I observe for signs of aggression and respond accordingly. And welcome to BYC!

 

[rjohns39]

we have lost two roosters and I know the girls do not need a rooster to lay, but do they need a replacement? Two of the original chickens were pretty close with him, he was an original also. One is a layer, the other probably needs to be soup. How does one incorporate a new rooster into a flock of 5?

A good rooster will protect the girls, giving his life if necessary, ensure they have food, make sure they eat first, alert them to dangers, and fertilize your eggs. That said, there's no requirement for a roo if you choose not to have one. You just won't be able to hatch your own eggs. Integrating a new roo is no different then adding birds to the flock. Start them in a shelter inside the area where the girls are for a week or two so they can get to know each other through the fence. Then release him but supervise. Depending on the age of the hens and the age of the roo, it might be wise to watch some chicken porn on youtube so you know what to expect.

 

[Parront]

we have lost two roosters and I know the girls do not need a rooster to lay, but do they need a replacement? Two of the original chickens were pretty close with him, he was an original also. One is a layer, the other probably needs to be soup. How does one incorporate a new rooster into a flock of 5?

If you have an adult new rooster, you could put him in a cage near the hens. But, if he is the only rooster, he could go in the next day. If you get a new bird, keep it apart from your birds for at least 1 month, to make sure he is healthy. If you want fertile eggs, you need a male. But, hens will lay eggs without him!

 

[Parront]

All girl birds are hens. They are not unlike us.

 

[Parront]

A good rooster will protect the girls, giving his life if necessary, ensure they have food, make sure they eat first, alert them to dangers, and fertilize your eggs. That said, there's no requirement for a roo if you choose not to have one. You just won't be able to hatch your own eggs. Integrating a new roo is no different then adding birds to the flock. Start them in a shelter inside the area where the girls are for a week or two so they can get to know each other through the fence. Then release him but supervise. Depending on the age of the hens and the age of the roo, it might be wise to watch some chicken porn on youtube so you know what to expect.

LOL chicken porn?!

 

[Parront]

Really, they are not unlike us!

 

[blackdust951]

we have lost two roosters and I know the girls do not need a rooster to lay, but do they need a replacement? Two of the original chickens were pretty close with him, he was an original also. One is a layer, the other probably needs to be soup. How does one incorporate a new rooster into a flock of 5?

hello and welcome to backyard chickens!

 

[Chickassan]

Look up chicken mateing, chicken porn can lead you to an ugly place. Just a big fat heads up.

 

[Parront]

Hi -- I'm new here too.

Look up chicken mateing, chicken porn can lead you to an ugly place. Just a big fat heads up.

No Web Cam nest prorn!