I couldn’t find the thread I read that was so helpful, so I’m putting this here.
A reply in said thread explained proper rooster behavior. As I read it I realized that my rooster was not treating the hens properly. He would ‘ambush’ to breed them. One hen in particular seemed to dislike him.
I separated him. Not one hen made any attempt to get near him! I’ve separated roosters before and had hens hanging around the pen even though they couldn’t see him.
I wish I could thank the person who wrote the reply, you have made my hens very happy.
A reply in said thread explained proper rooster behavior. As I read it I realized that my rooster was not treating the hens properly. He would ‘ambush’ to breed them. One hen in particular seemed to dislike him.
I separated him. Not one hen made any attempt to get near him! I’ve separated roosters before and had hens hanging around the pen even though they couldn’t see him.
I wish I could thank the person who wrote the reply, you have made my hens very happy.