Should I leave my roosters together??

[maddogdodge]

Just got home from work and found one of my roosters (Mr. Roo) has jumped the fence into my second flock with my other Rooster (Blue-Roo). I fully expected to find half dead roosters because i thought they'd fight if they ever got in together.... Apparently not. They appear to be coexisting together just fine. No obvious injuries on either of them, they're wandering around together without any issues.

Now here's my question, should I leave them together? I'd like to if I can. Or is it risky? Are they likely to randomly start fighting after getting along fine today?

ETA: These roosters have been living next to each other (separated by wire) for over a year now, so they're not completely unfamiliar to each other.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hopefully you have enough hens in there for 2 roosters? They say that there should be at least 10 hens per rooster.

 

[maddogdodge]

Hopefully you have enough hens in there for 2 roosters? They say that there should be at least 10 hens per rooster.

Yep, got enough hens. My only concern is whether they'll start fighting or not :/

 

[BlueBaby]

Yep, got enough hens. My only concern is whether they'll start fighting or not :/

Well, the only thing that I can see is that you should watch them then for a couple of days. If you see that they are fighting, then put the other one back where he was and make sure that he can't jump the fence again, and maybe give him a couple of hens so he will happily stay put?

 

[Gramma Chick]

Well, the only thing that I can see is that you should watch them then for a couple of days. If you see that they are fighting, then put the other one back where he was and make sure that he can't jump the fence again, and maybe give him a couple of hens so he will happily stay put?

If they havent started fighting yet they probably wont ..
They would have done it right away ...One is more submissive .
I have had 3 roosters in the same pen 1 was boss...
It may change with time ..but it normally doesnt ..until the Dominant gets older or gets sick or injured by something .

 

[maddogdodge]

Thanks, both of you. I've left them together, will see what happens. No signs of aggression between them at all though... they're even eating together no problems.

Both roosters had hens before, dunno why Mr. Roo decided to jump the fence today. Assuming all are getting along. I'll merge the two flocks into one.