Roosters

[rgirls]

Can roosters live together? I 8 hens and a wonderful roosters. I have a new hen and roosters that were hatched this summer now totalling 9 hens and two roosters. Can my two roosters stay together?

 

[Debbie292d]

Yes, two or more roosters can live together. But, it depends on your flock and the roosters. Many of us have multiple roosters, and other than a spat now and then, they get along for the most part.

As they grow, if one or both get too aggressive, you can try separating them for a month or two as their hormones arrive around 6-8 months and then they can be tyrants, but after that, they can wind up very docile.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Can my two roosters stay together?

You can try. You are dealing with living animals, anything can happen. Sometimes they fight to the death. Sometimes they work out an accommodation where they work together to take care of the flock. Especially if you have enough room they will divide the flock so each has some hens and they avoid each other.

Good luck!

 

[NanaK]

It can work but depends on the roosters and the amount of space they have.

Most suggest having at least 8-10 hens per rooster. This is to prevent over mating of the hens. Over mated hens can end up with featherless backs or injured.

 

[SamLockwood]

Can roosters live together? I 8 hens and a wonderful roosters. I have a new hen and roosters that were hatched this summer now totalling 9 hens and two roosters. Can my two roosters stay together?

It's possible, depending on the personalities of the roosters and how much space you have. The "sorting out" phase can get messy, depending on how stubborn one or both of your boys are.

 

[Mrs. K]

It can, but a lot of times it doesn’t. Are you thinkimg with your hens? Or a bachelor flock.