Chapman Family
In the Brooder
- Apr 20, 2020
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What do you do with unwanted roosters?
Should I rid of all of my Flock 1 cockerels and choose which one I want from Flock 2?
Marans are supposed to be dual purpose birds. At what age can I process? And is there a difference in meat between hen/roo?
Without going into too much information, I currently have 4 Marans that are just over 12 weeks. Because of unfortunate events and trying to replace my first flock, I also have a straight run of mixed breed 5 week olds. The two flocks are look but don't touch currently, although my setup doesn't have good flow and its a chore every morning and evening.
Flock number 1 has turned out to be 3 (yes I said 3!!) cockerels and one pullet. Last week they started pecking order play and I thought I was going to loose one. I did my best to protect him, or give him areas to protect himself. I feel like because there is 3 of them they are becoming more aggressive quickly. This morning one of them chased my son. ( We have had these since hatching and my boys have been involved the whole time).
With it being time to start integration, I have a whole new set of worries. I was planning on letting the roos grow and processing them, but now I fear there will be too much trouble getting them to this position.
Flock number 2 probably has another 5 or 6 cockerels... I understand this is what happens but now what do I do with all of these roosters?? And yes I am new!!
Should I rid of all of my Flock 1 cockerels and choose which one I want from Flock 2?
Marans are supposed to be dual purpose birds. At what age can I process? And is there a difference in meat between hen/roo?
Without going into too much information, I currently have 4 Marans that are just over 12 weeks. Because of unfortunate events and trying to replace my first flock, I also have a straight run of mixed breed 5 week olds. The two flocks are look but don't touch currently, although my setup doesn't have good flow and its a chore every morning and evening.
Flock number 1 has turned out to be 3 (yes I said 3!!) cockerels and one pullet. Last week they started pecking order play and I thought I was going to loose one. I did my best to protect him, or give him areas to protect himself. I feel like because there is 3 of them they are becoming more aggressive quickly. This morning one of them chased my son. ( We have had these since hatching and my boys have been involved the whole time).
With it being time to start integration, I have a whole new set of worries. I was planning on letting the roos grow and processing them, but now I fear there will be too much trouble getting them to this position.
Flock number 2 probably has another 5 or 6 cockerels... I understand this is what happens but now what do I do with all of these roosters?? And yes I am new!!