Rooster is being mean

[Meg-in-MT]

You came to ask a question, so I assume you're wanting to learn. Take the advice of educators. They're here to help you.

 

[50-45-1]

They are both wynodottes and he’s about 8 months and she’s about 5 months. He also gets the kitty like a hen but isn’t mean to him. I know they are mating and it’s the first time for both of them. Maybe he will settle down and understand she’s his mate and be nicer. Thank you

This was your response when repeatdly encouraged to get more hens. You find it funny he is terrorizing the cat, and hope he will be nicer. Sorry if i sounded rude, i honestly did not intend that.
However after 50 years of having chickens i know how this story will end.
nowhere previously do you say you plan more hens. But if so, this changes how this story may play out.
You obviously love your rooster and are trying to give him more of a natural life to enjoy.
Again, good luck to you!

 

[centrarchid]

5-month old pullet

 

[chrissynemetz]

Your cockerel is likely to stay a pain in the bum for a while longer, until he matures out of the hormonal crazies. However once he's older and you've gotten him a few more lady friends, he should calm down some and not be so rough on the girls.
But do keep a good eye on things for now to be sure he's not being too mean to your pullet.
You might consider keeping them separated until you can get a few more pullets.

 

[ChickNanny13]

I’m sorry but I just got my hen from a farm and was told she was old enough because they have been breeding chickens for years! I understand he needs more hens and that will be very soon but you just take it for granted I’m not getting more? But you say I’m not getting it? How rude of you. Must be nice going around being mean like you are. I simply asked for advice not for rudeness!

Until you get more hens, it would be best and safer for your 5mo pullet to be safe from your 8mo cockerel ... Maybe keeping the pullet in a separate yet visible area within the premises of the cockerel. She's young, will give her time to mature and safe from him hurting her.

No one is being "rude" we're all trying to help ... It was not originally stated that you were getting more pullets. Still the male is older than the female and will/can hurt her ... Until you get more (at least 3 - 5) you need to supervise them closely.

 

[aart]

5-month old pullet

Yes, was wondering if the female is even laying yet.

Ratio is 1 Roo to 10 Hens

Ehhhh.....
The 'rooster' to hen ratio of 1:10 that is often cited is primarily for fertility efficiency in commercial breeding facilities.
It doesn't mean that if a cockbird has 10 hens that he won't abuse or over mate them.
Many breeders keep pairs, trios, quads, etc
It all depends on the temperaments of the cock and hens and sometimes housing provided.
Backyard flocks can achieve good fertility with a larger ratio.

 

[Candyjablonski]

Yes, was wondering if the female is even laying yet.


Ehhhh.....
The 'rooster' to hen ratio of 1:10 that is often cited is primarily for fertility efficiency in commercial breeding facilities.
It doesn't mean that if a cockbird has 10 hens that he won't abuse or over mate them.
Many breeders keep pairs, trios, quads, etc
It all depends on the temperaments of the cock and hens and sometimes housing provided.
Backyard flocks can achieve good fertility with a larger ratio.

He actually has settled down and watching them together most of the day I don’t see him breeding her very much. I am sorry to everyone about being rude when I posted this. He also breeds the cat and would rather it be the cat for some reason. Thank you all

 

[Candyjablonski]

This was your response when repeatdly encouraged to get more hens. You find it funny he is terrorizing the cat, and hope he will be nicer. Sorry if i sounded rude, i honestly did not intend that.
However after 50 years of having chickens i know how this story will end.
nowhere previously do you say you plan more hens. But if so, this changes how this story may play out.
You obviously love your rooster and are trying to give him more of a natural life to enjoy.
Again, good luck to you!

Thank you and I sincerely apologize to you for being rude

 

[Candyjablonski]

Your cockerel is likely to stay a pain in the bum for a while longer, until he matures out of the hormonal crazies. However once he's older and you've gotten him a few more lady friends, he should calm down some and not be so rough on the girls.
But do keep a good eye on things for now to be sure he's not being too mean to your pullet.
You might consider keeping them separated until you can get a few more pullets.

He’s doing much better with the hen I have. He’s calmed down and doesn’t seem to be breeding her to much. I do separate them now so he’s outside more than her. Next month I will be getting two more hens and every month after until I have enough. Thank you

 

[Candyjablonski]

Thank you and I sincerely apologize to you for being rude

He’s actually grown up with the cat and more than likely thinks its a hen. He doesn’t terrorize the cat at all they sleep in the cat’s bed together outside when he goes out there. The cat rubs all over the rooster and he loves it. He’s been grooming the cat for awhile now. I just thought it funny he would even try to ride the cat. I suppose I don’t know enough about rooster or hens when you introduce them together. He has calmed down considerably after they got to know each other. He still loves his kitty though