whos crowing? Are these roos?

[littleprairiefarm]

newbie here. i got 12 chicks from the mixed bantum pullet bin at TC around mothers day. they are inside as im starting introductions to my 3 older orpington hens. (any advice on how and when to put them together would be appreciated). i started hearing crowing. ive read this amazing site and think it may be these two?
Are these both roos?
Can i keep them all together?
advice on putting them with my orpingtons.
thank you all so much.

 

[cherrynberry]

newbie here. i got 12 chicks from the mixed bantum pullet bin at TC around mothers day. they are inside as im starting introductions to my 3 older orpington hens. (any advice on how and when to put them together would be appreciated). i started hearing crowing. ive read this amazing site and think it may be these two?
Are these both roos?
Can i keep them all together?
advice on putting them with my orpingtons.
thank you all so much.

Both cockerels, you are correct. You should be able to put them together since they are raised together.

 

[cherrynberry]

newbie here. i got 12 chicks from the mixed bantum pullet bin at TC around mothers day. they are inside as im starting introductions to my 3 older orpington hens. (any advice on how and when to put them together would be appreciated). i started hearing crowing. ive read this amazing site and think it may be these two?
Are these both roos?
Can i keep them all together?
advice on putting them with my orpingtons.
thank you all so much.

Just keep an eye on them. What do you plan to do with two cockerels?

 

[littleprairiefarm]

Just keep an eye on them. What do you plan to do with two cockerels?

as long as they will get along i want to keep them. if two wont get along ill have to either build a second coop, put one in with my peacocks or rehome one. any chance of them staying friends?

 

[ChickNanny13]

IF you're intergrating them into your flock, are you ready for chicks?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

IF you're intergrating them into your flock, are you ready for chicks?

They don't need to worry about chicks if they don't decide to incubate any eggs

 

[Aapomp831]

If they are around females, they will fight regardless of whether they’ve been raised together or not.

 

[littleprairiefarm]

yes. it wasn't the original plan but i only have these 12 plus the orpingtons and 10 acres to grow. ive grown attached to these silly looking 80s rock band chicks.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

If they are around females, they will fight regardless of whether they’ve been raised together or not.

Not necessarily. There might be a few squabbles to decide who is top, but they aren't guaranteed to constantly fight after they form a hierarchy

 

[cherrynberry]

Not necessarily. There might be a few squabbles to decide who is top, but they aren't guaranteed to constantly fight after they form a hierarchy

I agree, it would definitely be better if they are raised together. As long as no blood is shed, no bruises/swells, and no constant fighting, they should be okay.