young hens and mature rooster

[44blackfeather]

Our hens are 8 weeks old. We have been offered a mature rooster (1 year old). At what age can we
put the mature rooster in the coop and pen with our youngsters? (We don't have any mature hens at all)

 

[Judy]

It's a bit more involved than that. Read here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock