Two roosters One hen Is it possible?

[agingerbrunette]

Hi,

I've read through multiple threads about information regarding rooster to hen ratios, however; all of the threads seems to be speaking on breeding. I took in 3 chicks (they were about 4-5 weeks old) which turned out to be one hen and two roos. I have NO intentions on breeding them nor do I really have an interest in eggs, these chickens are pets. From my research it sounds like it's possible since rooster personality and the two roosters having been raised together to keep all three with a main concern of the hen being over-bred. I am mainly looking for opinions or advice from people who have more experience than I. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In Advance!

 

[chickengirl778]

Even with nice roosters, it is not very healthy to keep 2 roosters and 1 hen

 

[TheTwoRoos]

I have kept many males and raised many within the flock and together.Yes,sometimes it can work but sometimes it doesn’t.Had to roosters who were raised together and then one day decided to kill each other.Maybe get seven more hens and divide the flock up evenly.Four hens for each roo.

 

[MillersFarm]

Even if you had well behaved roosters it would still be very stressful for the hen to deal with, So i'm going to say no, it's not possible.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

I don't think that's a possibility. Once the hormones really kick in I don't think there is any way to keep the cockerels from fighting unless you get rid of the pullet. You really need about 10 hens per rooster. Two roosters with no hens should be fine though, lots of people keep rooster flocks if you're only interested in a pet and not chicks or eggs.

 

[TheTwoRoos]

She’s aware of the over breeding

 

[lazy gardener]

IMO, it would be inhumane to keep a hen under such circumstances. I would:

A: Rehome the pullet and keep the 2 cockerels together.

B: Rehome the cockerels and get a couple more pullets.

 

[Chickassan]

I'm going to say no too,iv'e seen a single very well behaved doodle be a total pain in the rump to 6 hens when the hormones were up or he was just having a "day". I wouldn't even want to think about two with just one poor hen even if the guys were hatch brothers. Hatch brothers often team up on hens anyway sooo nope.

 

[BreanneRN]

If you want to keep them all, you should build a separate area for the hen. Otherwise, the roosters will fight, and if left with her, will harrass her until she is devoid of feathers/dead. How bad it gets and when will depend on what kind/breed/temperament the roosters have. If you don't want to do that, you will find that pullet much easier to rehome than the roosters (and the roosters, being more aggressive in nature, may actually make better pets, won't go broody, and won't require you to collect any unwanted eggs).

 

[TheTwoRoos]

No for guarantee males will fight but it is a guarantee she will be overbred