What behavior can I expect from the flock after removing the rooster?

[littleandlewis]

We have 6 hens and a rooster. All grew up together and are about 6 months old. The rooster was a "surprise" and after much deliberation ( and a few neighbor complaints at the crowing) we found a new home for him yesterday. I was wondering what behavioral changes we may see in the flock after the removal of the rooster. As far as we can tell the flock never had established a noticeable pecking order. And so far they don't even seem to notice he's gone.....

 

[LarryPQ]

They might not notice.

After all....chickens can't count.

 

[Dutchess]

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[al6517]

No change will occur, contrary to what may be said.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

We got 4 chicks this year; all suposidly girls. Well, it;s a good thing 'Tiny' was a gender neutral name.

It is illegal to keep roosters here so we found him a new home when he was about 4 months old. If anything, the ladies were happier with him gone. He had been a bit of a clutz.