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Of course he can. The rooster is meant to live with the hens as he is the protector of the flock. The roosters main job besides fertilizing the eggs is to face anything that may cause harm to his flock giving the hens time for escape.
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∙ 11y agoThat will never happen. The rooster Protects the hens. They are truelly close. I had a rooster that wouldnt eat until the hens ate. If we gave them bread he would peck it then drop it in their mouths. A hen would have no problem laying eggs.
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∙ 12y agoonly if the chicks have six packs
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What is a hens house called?
coop
How many hens do you need for two roosters?
usually the ratio of hens to rooster is about 15 hens for every rooster. If you keep them separated an extra rooster is not a problem but in a flock of 24 hens,you will have some squabbling between the dominant rooster and the #2 .
Will it hurt for a rooster to eat layin pellets?
No The laying mash or pellets are fine for the rooster. There really is no way to stop the rooster from eating the same things you feed the hens other than keeping them separated. My hens are fed laying crumble all year long and the roosters thrive on it.
Do hens live in a pen?
No, hens do not live in a pen. Hens live in what is called a coop. Pigs are the animals that live in a pen.
What is the habitat of a rooster?
The rooster, or male Gallus Domesticus is found on farms and in backyard coops all over the globe. In the wild, cocks will roost in trees at night an forage for food by day. In the barnyard, their favorite habitat is with the hens.
What is a hens house called?
coop
You have 9 hens 2 years old and just put a mature rooster in the coop how long for them to adjust?
the hens should accept the cockrel within one week at the most
Will your chickens return to the same place to sleep?
Yes, it only takes a few days for the chickens to know where they live. The rooster will call the hens home before dark if you have one, but they almost always find their way to the coop even without a rooster calling them home. When new hens are introduced to the flock they sometimes try to roost outside the coop the first night until they are used to the pecking order (who sleeps where).
Does having a rooster make hens lay bigger eggs?
They eggs are the same size as if there is no rooster in the flock.
How do you get your rooster to mate with your hens?
rooster
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
How long does it take for chickens to accept a rooster into the flock?
On introducing a new rooster to a flock of hens allow for a 10 day interval before expecting a fully fertilized flock. The rooster needs time to get familiar with his new ladies. Most hens will fear his advances for the first week.
What number of hens should a rooster be with?
A good ratio is 1 rooster for every 15 hens. Many farms keep more hens than that and only one rooster, but that keeps him very busy.
Is it okay to mix a bantam rooster with two rhode island red hens in the same coop?
Yes, but you need to introduce them at night to reduce fighting. If you mix them during daylight hours you will have injured to dead chickens to tend to. At least an hour after sun down is when you want to mix them. However there will still be some hen pecking for a few weeks but if they have a lot of room to run around in then you shouldn't have any injuries.
Does a rooster do better with a hen?
Yes, a rooster will be happier with hens around.
Is a rooster male?
Yes, a rooster is a male chicken. Hens are female.
How many hens do you need for two roosters?
usually the ratio of hens to rooster is about 15 hens for every rooster. If you keep them separated an extra rooster is not a problem but in a flock of 24 hens,you will have some squabbling between the dominant rooster and the #2 .
