Should I get rid of them?

[5hens&aroo]

GLW

 

[5hens&aroo]

Also can anyone tell me why my RIR always has his wings stuck out. He’s almost always walking around like this.

 

[Barbs Girls]

View attachment 1457043 View attachment 1457045 Also can anyone tell me why my RIR always has his wings stuck out. He’s almost always walking around like this.

Is he hot? My birds look like that when it’s really warm out.

 

[5hens&aroo]

Is he hot? My birds look like that when it’s really warm out.

Yeah it’s been about 96 out here

 

[Barbs Girls]

That might be it then! My whole flock walks around like that when it’s that hot. Frequent water changes, ice in the water, shady areas, a fan, and frozen fruits/veggies seem to help.

 

[BreanneRN]

Well, I would keep the Australorp out of the bunch (but I just don't like Rhode Island Reds, so I would never want any more of those). And that guy already looks mean! Australorps are just a nicer bird IMO. What I do is I watch them and if there is a fuss in the coop, the one that started it is "chicken tonight". But you have to be sure that you saw the whole thing, because the dominant roo will step in to support the pecking order a lot of times. But some roosters just like to fight and those have to go.

 

[aart]

I suggest you only keep one...or none.

However, they are only thirteen weeks old and I’m not sure if as they mature if they will become to aggressive with each other and the hens.

Exactly...and it will probably start soon.
Good to have a separate enclosure, or a few wire crates, ready to go...cause when it gets ugly it happens fast and you'll want to get them out of the mix to avoid injuries

A 10:1 ratio is best.

Well, kinda.....

The 'rooster' to hen ratio of 1:10 that is often cited is primarily for fertility efficiency in commercial breeding facilities.

It doesn't mean that if a cockbird has 10 hens that he won't abuse or over mate them.

Many breeders keep pairs, trios, quads, etc

It all depends on the temperaments of the cock and hens and sometimes housing provided.

Backyard flocks can achieve good fertility with a larger ratio.

 

[5hens&aroo]

Surprisingly the only aggressive one thus far is the Australorp. He’s always puffing up his neck and jumping at the other chickens. Rooster or not. And the GLW too just stays in the backround and isn’t interested in much. Then the RIR and the Barred Rock are almost always together and they get in fine. I just want what’s best for my flock but I hate to see em go.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I suggest you only keep one...or none.

...

Well, kinda.....

The 'rooster' to hen ratio of 1:10 that is often cited is primarily for fertility efficiency in commercial breeding facilities.

It doesn't mean that if a cockbird has 10 hens that he won't abuse or over mate them.

Many breeders keep pairs, trios, quads, etc

It all depends on the temperaments of the cock and hens and sometimes housing provided.

Backyard flocks can achieve good fertility with a larger ratio.

That's all true. I sometimes get too lazy to explain all that. I have pairs and trios, flocks with 6 hens and flocks with 15. But I'm not your typical backyard chicken keeper. I have plenty of housing options most of the time where I can separate hens or roosters when needed.
I just go to the 10:1 ratio to give beginners a starting point.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Surprisingly the only aggressive one thus far is the Australorp. He’s always puffing up his neck and jumping at the other chickens. Rooster or not. And the GLW too just stays in the backround and isn’t interested in much. Then the RIR and the Barred Rock are almost always together and they get in fine. I just want what’s best for my flock but I hate to see em go.

That really doesn't mean much at this point. Things will change dramatically around 18-20 weeks.
I've seen plenty of 8-10 week old pullets go at each other, hackles up, chest bumping, etc. acting like fighting cocks.