Too many roosters?

ringramjr1

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May 21, 2020
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So I only ordered one rooster, but got two. We have 14 hens. Our entire flock is 12 weeks old, roos included. Thing is, they get along great. In fact, they hang around each other most all of the time. They are both extremely docile and quite friendly too. I've never seen them get into a fight and they don't pick on each other. They even like to cuddle together when they nap or rest (see photo). But they are only 12 weeks old. Is it possible that they'll get along when they get older? Or do you guys think I'll inevitably need to get rid of one of them?
 

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So I only ordered one rooster, but got two. We have 14 hens. Our entire flock is 12 weeks old, roos included. Thing is, they get along great. In fact, they hang around each other most all of the time. They are both extremely docile and quite friendly too. I've never seen them get into a fight and they don't pick on each other. They even like to cuddle together when they nap or rest (see photo). But they are only 12 weeks old. Is it possible that they'll get along when they get older? Or do you guys think I'll inevitably need to get rid of one of them?
If they are raised together, they probably won’t fight as much when they are older. They will fight a bit, but that’s inevitable. If they start fighting over hens, get more hens. Simple solution.
 
I have two roosters and they are fine. There will be some fighting when there older to show dominance. So more than likley they will share/ split the hens or fight and one of them will get the whole flock. If they are seen mating each others hens they will fight. Its like saying Shes mine!!! Lol my roo doesn't fight when the other mates his hens he just screams like hes being killed 😂
 
You will have to wait and see. They may get along fine, or they may not. They may be okay with each other but turn out to be too much for the pullets. Or things may be okay this year only to have the situation go south next year.

See how it goes but have a backup plan to deal with any issues that come up.
 

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