When separating a roo from the flock, how bad is it that they can still see the hens?

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I've got a very large run, fully fenced in with hardware cloth, sides and top (there are a lot of coyotes in this area, I wanted to make sure they were completely protected). One of my roos has been a punk and has been over mating the hens, so I decided to separate him. I can't build another run as strong as this one, but this one is so big that I got some regular fencing and divided off a big corner. I put him in there with his own food and water. At first he was upset, but has calmed down some since then. I've read that when you have a rooster coop you shouldn't let them see the hens, how much of a problem should this setup create? He can be right there next to the hens, but not get to them.
 
I don't think it really matters. What you need to focus on is your long term flock management. Is this a permanent solution? Overmating doesn't usually stop on it's own. If a rooster has targeted specific hens and the ratio is other wise good, usually he needs to be separated from them period. Taking him out for a while only makes him more vigorous when you return him. If you just have too many roosters for your hens, you need to think what you're going to do about that.
 
Oh, yea, I should have said, this is a permanent separation. He's been too much of a jerk to a little hen of mine, that was the last straw. It was either this or give him away.
 
Personally, if it's permanent I would get rid of the rooster. I've butchered a rooster that stalked specific hens and made their lives miserable. I don't think it's right to have the rooster not be a part of the flock and be able to mate, etc. I think you're going to wind up with a very frustrated rooster who could get more aggressive.
 
The thing is, he's not really bad, at least not enough that I'd want to kill him (I'm also a vegetarian, so take that as you will). The chickens are my backyard pets, I was hoping for a way to keep the roos separate while still being able to keep them all.
 
I have the same question except I want to keep my roo seperate for selective mating. Should I put him where he cannot see the hens?
 

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