- Feb 5, 2009
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As it turns out, I may have a RIR rooster in my most recent batch of chicks, and I think I'd better start debating what I'm going to do with him, if it is indeed a 'him'. I've never had a rooster before. These are the main things I'm concerned about:
As long as there are no other roos in this batch, then he will have eight hens to take care of. Too many? Too few?
I already have an older EE alpha hen with a feisty attitude who's in charge of my older flock. When he is grown, will there be a lot of fighting going on between them for dominance?
Is there a time by which you can know what the rooster's temperament will be?
I know there are many other things I'm definitely missing here.
Any advice is much appreciated!
As long as there are no other roos in this batch, then he will have eight hens to take care of. Too many? Too few?
I already have an older EE alpha hen with a feisty attitude who's in charge of my older flock. When he is grown, will there be a lot of fighting going on between them for dominance?
Is there a time by which you can know what the rooster's temperament will be?
I know there are many other things I'm definitely missing here.

