The mean old Roo had to go...

[RichieChickies]

I came in to work today and a co-worker told me the boss got rid of Gomez, our old rooster. He went after my co-worker, again. It was time. But now i'm a bit concerned the girls will miss him! We have 7 young roosters right now, but none have even crowed. We got the chicks in mid March. How long until one of the new roos steps up? And will it involve bloodshed? How do I know a good roo when I see one? We only plan on keeping one or two roosters of the seven, for our 35 gals. I know a head female will pick up the slack when a rooster isnt there, but long does that take? Thank you to all who can help! Anni, Richland Student Farms.

 

[sourland]

The hens will be fine without the attentions of a rooster. Depending upon his temperament they may even give a sigh of relief. As the roosters mature, one by one cull any and all that show human aggressive tendencies. Somewhere out of seven there should be one or two good roosters.

 

[RichieChickies]

One little boy has already taken over some of the duties! I watched him wait for the girls to go in yesterday. And he really did, i mean everyone was in, even the other boys! Looks like a gentleman to me. He definately bears watching...