Smart aleck rooster visiting

[Harley8181]

Aloha! Finally I have my three feral hens laying adorable tiny eggs everyday but yesterday a rooster appeared out of nowhere and has made himself very comfortable with my flock. He is everywhere!! I cantchase him away and is so vocal, like constantly. Are my girls already violated?????

 

[Shezadandy]

Almost certainly. Sounds like you got yourself a rooster!

 

[Folly's place]

Congratulations! You have a complete little family! As long as he's not human aggressive, just enjoy.
Mary

 

[aart]

Are my girls already violated?????

That depends on if the females are in a secure coop and run.
Can't expect free ranging feral chickens to stay 'pure'.

 

[Harley8181]

That depends on if the females are in a secure coop and run.
Can't expect free ranging feral chickens to stay 'pure'.

No kidding, I got rid of the rooster but caught him in the act the day before. Guess we'll have new babies around soon.

 

[aart]

Guess we'll have new babies around soon.

Only if a hen goes broody and you allow her to set.
I'm assuming you have the girls confined.

 

[Harley8181]

Only if a hen goes broody and you allow her to set.
I'm assuming you have the girls confined.

They are pretty free, roost in the trees lay eggs and eat in the coop.