Too many Roos spoil the flock?

[huntsman]

I have 9 x inherited banties, 2 x Australorps, 2 x BO's, 2 x Potch Koekoeks, 3 x RIR's, and 2 x Silkie Bantams in my flock.

It seems that 1 x Aus is a roo, whilst at least four of the inherited banties are also male.

There is one alpha male (inherited) and the others fall in line.

Would the correct thing be to cull all but one or two of the roos, considering the size of the flock?

The do not range free, but live in a run.

Thank you!

 

[wegotchickens]

Do they fight?
If there is peace in the kingdom, let them be.
But if there is fighting or the hens are 'run ragged' by all the male attention then decide who you like best and get rid of the others.

 

[teach1rusl]

Yeah...I would it base more on the behavior of the chickens. Being penned, I would think you WILL end up having problems, unless your pen is really large. But you never know. If you see "gang up" action on your hens by the roosters, that's not good. If you see hens losing feathers and acting really stressed, that's not good. If your roosters are fighting, that's not good. What worries me more is if your lead rooster is being overly active with the bantam hens...

Myself, I would probably do away with all the roos except one or two of your favorites who are gentle with the girls, since they don't free range and aren't used for protection.