Should I make a coop with separate pens and runs for roosters and hens , pros and cons? And also pictures for examples
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Ditto^^^^!!!Having multiple pens/coops, regardless of their purpose has many benefits. I house roosters separately in the dead of winter to protect their combs/wattles with a bit of heat. If you have more than one breed, it's imperative for breeding true. I also like to pedigree eggs and chicks so multiple pens help there too. Multiple pens makes feeding/watering and closing up more labor intensive. Automatic feed and water alleviates that.
Hard to say....I see some blood drips/smears once in a while in the coop, often can't find the source...no telling if it's the rooster causing it or another hen or a comb/wattle snagged on something. Just keep an eye for any wounds.Hello everyone, I was wondering about a little advice on this subject please.
I have some young hens (approx 7 months old) and a younger rooster (about 6 months old). He's lovely, having only been with the hens for about a month, he does his job of guarding and protecting them very well.
I noticed now that he's started to mount some of the hens which is no problem, he seems to know what he's doing without causing the hens too much trouble.
However, I'm wondering if he's causing a stir in the coop at night or first thing in the morning? I found a spot of fresh blood in the sawdust this morning as I was cleaning out. It wasn't 'poopy' blood but 'fresh' blood if that makes sense. I can see no physical damage on any of my hens but wondering if my rooster is being a bit rough as he is only young and still learning. Should I be separating him at night?
Thanks.