Single Rooster/cockerel coop

[4 ever Orpington]

hi
My French black copper Marans cockerel is already been overbreeding his six hens in his hormone rushed youth, I have had to get chicken saddles as three have got bare backs and two are getting bare backs, his favourite ( poor thing) despite wearing a saddle has nearly lost her tail feather.
I have had him with them since all were growers. He is from a separate line .
I do intend to breed but later in the year.
In the meantime I need to give the hens a rest and want to separate him into his own coop.
I wondered if anyone has examples of a rooster coop they use when separating out breeding roosters?View attachment 1241578View attachment 1241579
I would also be interested what those members who breed do at breeding time if they separate the rooster during the year. Do you have a sort of calendar of separate then introduce?
My previous experience with trios has been with less feisty ( but different breed) roosters so this is a new problem to me having to separate. I can’t get any more hens to dilute his attentions.

I have six hens to one rooster. My coop is 16ft length 6ft height and 6ft width. With a 6x6x6 rooster batchlor pad. My boy live’ there until neeed. Maybe few visit with one of his girls between times

 

[4 ever Orpington]

No.
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.

Yes, young cockerels are prone to being over zealous.

Well said!

 

[Freisian]

Well, i think the problem is, you don't have enough hens for any rooster. A good ratio is ten hens for one rooster. I would try doing that, and see if it helps. Of course, if your rooster is young, he might be a little crazy, but he should settle down.

If I got more hens I may be shot:-/

 

[Freisian]

I use the following pen type even for my American Dominique cocks for about a month before putting them in breeding pens. Pens are 4' x 5' and about 5' tall. Wood frame not needed is 2 x 4 wire is like that used for concrete construction. Pens are also easy to move about.View attachment 1241599

I like that idea, thanks I could then do this in the existing run, than’ you

 

[Freisian]

This version I use now only to cover ground roosting broody hens at night. They are suitable for American Dominiques.

Liking these, you are inventive with the wire!

 

[Freisian]

No.
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.

Yes, young cockerels are prone to being over zealous.

Thank you, as said previously I have not had this happen with austraolrp bantam, old English game bantam trios and silkies. He is ‘ challenging with me but we have a face down every other day at present.

 

[Freisian]

Not always more than four. I keep some of mine as pairs and the hens look ready for show. The roosters in such pair mate only when hen solicits him to do so.

They are obviously gentlemen roosters, this ones a thug

 

[Freisian]

I have six hens to one rooster. My coop is 16ft length 6ft height and 6ft width. With a 6x6x6 rooster batchlor pad. My boy live’ there until neeed. Maybe few visit with one of his girls between times

Really liking the ideas fro bachelor pads in the runs.....getting very inspired thank you!

 

[Freisian]

I am definitely going down the road of separation but in sight of hens, then visitation rights . He may calm once his mad Hormone ones stop racing. I apologise for my typos, my fingers are bigger, I’m in wet England so any of you have covered rooster huts/coops please post too, I like a lot of ideas, thank you.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I don’t have single cockerel/rooster housing but I always have covered runs. I find it easier for myself and the chickens.