BoE1987
Chirping
- Apr 17, 2021
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I have a ratio of 6:1 in 2 pens. The pens are 15 sqft (i added a mesh floor bottom to this pen https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/archie-oscar-dorian-extreme-hen-chicken-run-aosc1508.html).
Either way, 4 days ago I lost my rooster to 1 of the pens due to a broken neck. Not sure what spooked him.
I have 1 rooster left while I'm frantically collecting eggs to hatch a new possible rooster.
Can I add these extra 6 females to my other 6:1 pen?
I realize fertilizing rates will probably plumet as thats a lot of hens to service for 1 roo, buuut I also just ordered 30 Jumbo quail eggs for hatching too. Obviously I have time, I'm just looking for some answers.
Would the current 6 who are my most active layers benefit from going into my other 6:1 pen? Would it cause serious issues to combine?
Either way, 4 days ago I lost my rooster to 1 of the pens due to a broken neck. Not sure what spooked him.
I have 1 rooster left while I'm frantically collecting eggs to hatch a new possible rooster.
Can I add these extra 6 females to my other 6:1 pen?
I realize fertilizing rates will probably plumet as thats a lot of hens to service for 1 roo, buuut I also just ordered 30 Jumbo quail eggs for hatching too. Obviously I have time, I'm just looking for some answers.
Would the current 6 who are my most active layers benefit from going into my other 6:1 pen? Would it cause serious issues to combine?