Separated cockerels from pullets; now acting withdrawn

[sophiehatter1057]

Thank you!

 

[sourland]

1) Yes.
2) The cockerels may be happier if they can't see the pullets. The pullets won't care.
3) This is more than a shakeup of the pecking order. It is saving the pullets from harassment from the hormonal cockerels.
4) The cockerels will be fine. Birds hate change, but eventually adjust.

 

[sophiehatter1057]

1) Yes.
2) The cockerels may be happier if they can't see the pullets. The pullets won't care.
3) This is more than a shakeup of the pecking order. It is saving the pullets from harassment from the hormonal cockerels.
4) The cockerels will be fine. Birds hate change, but eventually adjust.

Thank you so much for this! First time doing chickens and discerning can be hard