- Mar 31, 2016
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Hi.
So we have one solitary three week old cockerel (the other chick didn’t make it) that was hatched by our broody. She has been a great mother to several sets of chicks but I’m trying to figure out when is best to separate them this time because I will not be keeping this guy with the rest of the flock as I usually have. I have a home that is willing to give my little rooster a good home and they have pullets similar in age to put him with.
I’m wondering about the socialization period with him. I don’t want him to be lonely or outcast here with no other chicks to hang out with and grow up with (Especially during weaning I feel if he’s alone that could be traumatic) but I’m also worried if I take him away from momma too soon that it could damage his future. Similarly to when you take a puppy or kitten away from mom too early it can lead to problems in the future.
Any thoughts on this? Has anyone had experience one way or the other? I want to make sure he has the best chance of becoming a good rooster.
So we have one solitary three week old cockerel (the other chick didn’t make it) that was hatched by our broody. She has been a great mother to several sets of chicks but I’m trying to figure out when is best to separate them this time because I will not be keeping this guy with the rest of the flock as I usually have. I have a home that is willing to give my little rooster a good home and they have pullets similar in age to put him with.
I’m wondering about the socialization period with him. I don’t want him to be lonely or outcast here with no other chicks to hang out with and grow up with (Especially during weaning I feel if he’s alone that could be traumatic) but I’m also worried if I take him away from momma too soon that it could damage his future. Similarly to when you take a puppy or kitten away from mom too early it can lead to problems in the future.
Any thoughts on this? Has anyone had experience one way or the other? I want to make sure he has the best chance of becoming a good rooster.