Two silkie roosters and one silkie hen?

celtic47

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From a group of six silkies chicks I ended up with 5 roosters and one hen. So I rehomed three of the roosters, but there are two I'm very attached to. Right now they are 3 months old (2 roos and 1 hen) and getting along great, but I know that likely won't last. Can two roosters and one hen exist as a single flock? I'm worried about them fighting and overbreeding the hen. Right now my roosters are just sweet fluffy marshmallows that love to be hugged.

I have a few easter egger chicks that are about 1 month old and if needed I will put one of the roosters in with them eventually.
 
IMHO running more than 1 rooster is not a good idea, pullets/hens will suffer, and there may be fighting. One may end up dominate, with the other only watching and not allowed to mate or crow. Or they may team up and really hurt the girls,,,
It can certainly be a hard choice to make, I have culled many pretty roo's.
Good luck with your choice.
 

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