- Aug 29, 2023
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Hello,
I have 2 of my rehomed Rooster's sons and I have a larger new coop, where most of the younger hens sleep, and an old small coop where the older hens sleep. The older rooster chases the other around in the daytime if he gets in his bubble or if he tries to mate with a favorite. The younger rooster will usually isolate himself for a while (hang out with ducks or goats) and then go in the larger coop when the other guy isn't around.
The older rooster usually sleeps in the larger coop with the younger girls at night and the younger rooster usually stays in the older coop with the old ladies.
This week has been very cold and they have decided to swap their sleeping quarters. I don't know if its because the older coop is less drafty in the crazy Midwest winters or if they are just swapping girls around?
I was just trying to see what thoughts anyone would have about this.
Thank you!
* I also have 16 hens between the 2
I have 2 of my rehomed Rooster's sons and I have a larger new coop, where most of the younger hens sleep, and an old small coop where the older hens sleep. The older rooster chases the other around in the daytime if he gets in his bubble or if he tries to mate with a favorite. The younger rooster will usually isolate himself for a while (hang out with ducks or goats) and then go in the larger coop when the other guy isn't around.
The older rooster usually sleeps in the larger coop with the younger girls at night and the younger rooster usually stays in the older coop with the old ladies.
This week has been very cold and they have decided to swap their sleeping quarters. I don't know if its because the older coop is less drafty in the crazy Midwest winters or if they are just swapping girls around?
I was just trying to see what thoughts anyone would have about this.
Thank you!
* I also have 16 hens between the 2
