Unexpected rooster. Help!

[mklmcnutt]

Four months ago we bought five newborn chicks, thinking they were all hens. Now, one is starting to crow. I already have one roo in with my older girls, so my question is -- is it okay to try and introduce my new rooster to the existing one? The existing rooster is small and very docile, and actually the last people to own him gave him up because he was being bullied by the other roosters in their flock. If I should introduce the new rooster, should I do it now, while he's still young? All my chickens are in the same coop, just separated in different areas, so both roos have been able to see each other and there hasn't been any aggression through the fence that I have noticed. I really don't want to give up either rooster, but if it's for the best, I will consider that option. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to give advice!

 

[Theorrin]

do the see no touch method and try it. not all rooster attack each other. its all on the personalities of the roosters. if you try everything and nothing works then see if someone else will take him

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You will need plenty of hens to support 2 roosters, at least 6 hens each. The cockerel is pretty young yet, definitely use the see but don't touch method as mentioned above. Use a cage with all the chicks in it and keep it within the older flock for a couple of weeks. This allows the older flock to except the new flock easier without too much blood shed. When you do mix them, make sure to add more water and feed stations, hidy places, levels and such for the young ones to escape and get sustenance.

Roosters raised together generally set the pecking order more gently, boys not raised together can be violent and even kill each other. So be very careful, watch the young one stays safe.

Good luck and welcome to our community!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Part of it would be how many hens you keep.

 

[N F C]

Hope things work out so you can keep both boys. But may be a good idea to have a Plan B in place just in case it doesn't.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Blue Raptor]

Four months ago we bought five newborn chicks, thinking they were all hens. Now, one is starting to crow. I already have one roo in with my older girls, so my question is -- is it okay to try and introduce my new rooster to the existing one? The existing rooster is small and very docile, and actually the last people to own him gave him up because he was being bullied by the other roosters in their flock. If I should introduce the new rooster, should I do it now, while he's still young? All my chickens are in the same coop, just separated in different areas, so both roos have been able to see each other and there hasn't been any aggression through the fence that I have noticed. I really don't want to give up either rooster, but if it's for the best, I will consider that option. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to give advice!

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Tookie]

Good luck with your boys!

 

[Luv Ducks]

Welcome to a wonderful informative site in which you can get so much help from others. Sometimes the size of them matters too. I know your older one is small and I am not sure what size the new one will grow to be. I had put a 15 pound Muscovy drake in with my much smaller Mallard Drake that were raised together but he tried to mate my smaller drake so he got rehomed. I hope that all works out well for your Roosters. BYC is such a help in almost any situation.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.