Roosters

[madmantrapper]

I have 11 chickens, 2 are roosters. The roosters run at each other and slam together chest to chest. They are about 8 weeks old. Is this normal? Should I only have 1 rooster?

 

[LiL John]

I found it normal for them to do this. I think they are establishing their pecking order. The females will do this also. I have noticed mine do this as early as @4 weeks. Hope this helps

 

[skeeter9]

Yep, it's perfectly normal for them to do that. With 9 girls, you should be able to keep both roosters without any problem. They will usually figure out the pecking order and all will be well.