Rooster Problem

[Mrs. K]

hmmm that does change things. However, I think I would still cull the roosters and then see. I think that they have hit sexual maturity and are creating strife in your coop. Roosters are a crap shoot, some are good and some are terrible. Too many roosters for too few hens, especially pullets is often times too much rooster, especially if they are aggressive.

What does the area look like, is there hiding places, multi - level roosts, places where they can get away from each other?

Mrs K

 

[royal chickens]

hmmm that does change things. However, I think I would still cull the roosters and then see. I think that they have hit sexual maturity and are creating strife in your coop. Roosters are a crap shoot, some are good and some are terrible. Too many roosters for too few hens, especially pullets is often times too much rooster, especially if they are aggressive.

What does the area look like, is there hiding places, multi - level roosts, places where they can get away from each other? 

Mrs K

I have three nesting boxes built into the wall on ground level, and then a roost with a poop deck under it. No real place to hide. Good idea, though. Thanks!

 

[drumstick diva]

I would dump the roosters. It's easy enough to find new ones later. There are a glut of roosters available year round because many people are not allowed to have them. Even well bred or show quality in some breeds sell reasonably.

 

[Folly's place]

You could try keeping one of the cockerels; the mildest mannered one. If you have plenty of space and escape locations, it could work out. Or not. Or get chicks in spring, and keep one of those boys if there's still room. The hens will help keep a younger cockerel in line, a very good thing. Mary

 

[royal chickens]

You could try keeping one of the cockerels;  the mildest mannered one.  If you have plenty of space and escape locations, it could work out.  Or not.  Or get chicks in spring, and keep one of those boys if there's still room.  The hens will help keep a younger cockerel in line, a very good thing.  Mary

I have decided to get rid of one the roosters, but i don't know which one to get rid of. One is pretty rough with the girls, and one is gentler. But, the rough one seems to keep a better watch while they are free ranging. The gentle one pecks around while free ranging and almost acts like a hen. Which one should I keep?

 

[chickens really]

You have a dominant Rooster and a bottom Rooster.......That will Change once you only have the one Rooster......Just pick one.....



Cheers!

 

[royal chickens]

My silver laced wyandotte roo is officially going to a new home. They are going to take him christmas day!

 

[chickens really]

My silver laced wyandotte roo is officially going to a new home. They are going to take him christmas day!

Congrats....


Merry Christmas.....



Cheers!

 

[royal chickens]

Thanks! Happy Christmas!