Thinking of getting another rooster

[ElleCeci]

Is it possible to have two Roosters to 7 hens?

 

[Aapomp831]

I absolutely would not.
They say 7 hens per rooster, but it’s just my experience that roosters fight regardless. Be prepared to have to constantly separate.... it’s a super PITA and I don’t recommend it.

 

[The Happster]

Is it possible?
Yes, it's possible.

Largely depends on the temperament of the roosters, and how much space you have.

 

[Jessie404]

I have found that if the roosters have grown up together and both have a really good temperament then it will be ok. I really don’t think you need another one, but you can always want one.

 

[ElleCeci]

My daughter has 3 roosters to 5 hens and I was going to help her out by taking one. Very skeptical. She has a large property where I have a smaller one that is all fenced in. I don't want a lot of crowing or fighting. I don't want a rooster aggressive to my 4 ducks either. Her roosters seem very tolerant although they are over 6 months where mine are a little over 5months. Trying to problem solve this.

 

[Aapomp831]

I have found that if the roosters have grown up together and both have a really good temperament then it will be ok. I really don’t think you need another one, but you can always want one.

That has never been the case for me. Even roosters I raise together end up fighting when puberty hits.

 

[ElleCeci]

I have found that if the roosters have grown up together and both have a really good temperament then it will be ok. I really don’t think you need another one, but you can always want one.

Interesting. My daughters 3 roosters seem fine together because they have grown up together. But eventually they will tire the 5 hens out which I am worried about.

 

[Aapomp831]

My daughter has 3 roosters to 5 hens and I was going to help her out by taking one. Very skeptical. She has a large property where I have a smaller one that is all fenced in. I don't want a lot of crowing or fighting. I don't want a rooster aggressive to my 4 ducks either. Her roosters seem very tolerant although they are over 6 months where mine are a little over 5months. Trying to problem solve this.

What’s going to happen is they will overmate the hens. And with two roosters there will be more crowing all day long as they compete with each other.

 

[Jessie404]

You can always try, they may be best friends, or hate each other’s guts. Are they causing a big problem at your daughters place? Since she has a large property can she separate them, to prevent overbreeding

 

[ElleCeci]

That has never been the case for me. Even roosters I raise together end up fighting when puberty hits.

Yes, it is just a matter of time. That is why I am worried and want to help my daughter out and alleviate her problem of 3 roosters but to take on another rooster in my flock could become a problem for me.