Rooster to hen ratio

[jspurr318]

I bought 4 pullets. 2 RIR and 2 black austrolorps. One austrolorps turned out to be a black copper maren and i also think it's a cockeral. Will the three girls be okay with him? I wasn't looking to reproduce any chickens, I just wanted egg layers. Dang TSC.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Depends on how he acts around them. If he's a rough, busy breeder, no. But if he's polite and cares more for the flock as a whole than just breeding then definately

 

[jspurr318]

So far, he seems to be a protector. The black austrolorp hid under him when I tried to out them to bed. Whenever they chirp he pays attention to whats happening with them. He loves to be held and cuddled too.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

How old are they. When theyre getting hormones that tone can change very quickly to an utter nightmare fir the pullets if the hormones get the better of him

 

[jspurr318]

How old are they. When theyre getting hormones that tone can change very quickly to an utter nightmare fir the pullets if the hormones get the better of him

4-5 weeks old.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Oh, thats way youmg. You may just have a manly looking girl.


Males start to get hormone tempers around 4 months

 

[Shadrach]

I bought 4 pullets. 2 RIR and 2 black austrolorps. One austrolorps turned out to be a black copper maren and i also think it's a cockeral. Will the three girls be okay with him? I wasn't looking to reproduce any chickens, I just wanted egg layers. Dang TSC.

Yes.

 

[aart]

Yes.

Maybe....only time will tell.

Males start to get hormone tempers around 4 months

This is when you'll know, maybe even sooner than that.



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 ....short term and/or long term.

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.

 

[jspurr318]

Maybe....only time will tell.

This is when you'll know, maybe even sooner than that.



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 ....short term and/or long term.

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.

I don't want to breed any chickens. I will have to grab eggs asap after they lay probably. Then i would worry about the hens getting more broody than usual with a male around?

 

[aart]

I don't want to breed any chickens. I will have to grab eggs asap after they lay probably.

Just gather eggs daily. Takes 24-48 hours at 100°F for a fertile to begin to develop.

Then i would worry about the hens getting more broody than usual with a male around?

Nope. Broody has nothing to do with a male being around.

The worry here is that multiple males can create an environment of competition, which can bring out the worst behaviors in all of them. Chicken sex can be disturbing and injurious.
Just get rid of both the males, and your chickeneering experience will be more joyful.