Rooster Hen Ratio

[JWRock]

I have 20 barred rock half roosters how maney can i keep in same enclosure with hens

 

[nuthatched]

1 roo for atleast 8 hens at minimum, so 2. Maybe.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Depends on space and the temperaments of the males

 

[50-45-1]

I have 20 barred rock half roosters

Does this mean you have 20 chickens total, and half of them are roosters? 10 roos and 10 hens?
If so get rid of 9 roosters.

When I first read your question I wondered if 1/2 barred rock roosters were a breed, and you have 20 of them!
If that's so how many hens for 20 these 20 roosters?

 

[Luv Ducks]

If you want to keep all of your roos you can build a separate pen and put them in it. I sold a guy some of my ducks and had to deliver them to him and he had a large enclosure with nothing but the roosters in it. They were all calm as can be and happy as larks. It worked for him and might for you and if there would be one that would like to scrap you could always have Chicken for Dinner or try to rehome it.

 

[BarnyardChaos]

I have 20 barred rock half roosters how maney can i keep in same enclosure with hens

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you decided to join us.
If I understand correctly, you have 20 barred rock chickens, and half of them are roosters. Is that right?
If so, then you will be absolutely fine with ONE rooster. You'll need to do something else with the other nine. Rehome them, give them their own enclosure with NO hens, or invite them to dinner. (BTW, 16-18 weeks of age is the ideal age to slaughter this breed, so that they're full size, but the hormones that make their meat tough haven't started to flow just yet.)
It is remotely possible to keep two roosters with a flock of ten hens, but unlikely. It depends on the personalities of the roosters. Sometimes they can get along, most often not. A general guideline is one rooster for every 8-10 hens, but that's just an average. Some roosters are only happy if they're the ONLY boy no matter how many hens there are, some need 20, and some are quite content and happy with five.

I'd observe each of them closely to choose. Nix the ones who are most aggressive right away, especially if human-aggressive. Nix the ones who are shy and tend to hide from danger - they won't protect the flock. From the rest, and I'm no expert, but I'd be looking for a rooster who stands erect and attentive, is observant of his surroundings, calls warnings quickly, is quick to respond to food and treats, and does not challenge you when you walk up to him or "through" him. From those best picks, I'd look for physical features that are pleasing to you or fit the breed standard best, whichever is your game.

If you have a separate coop and run where you can keep the roosters with no hens, at least temporarily, that would be BEST. You can put your best choice of the boys in with the hens, and see how he behaves. If he doesn't work out, you've got a few spares to replace him - until you find the best of the best.

 

[Mrs. K]

The more roosters you have, the greater the chance of it not working out. What is working out today, is no indication what will or will not work tomorrow.