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They can be sometimes. Mine don't fight because they grew up together. But someone I know has had problems.
My number one rule is don't separate them and then put them back together. Also try to make sure there are at least four hens for each rooster.
The reaction of some roosters are different then some others.
Good luck!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes i should be finee just dont keep two cockerels together other wise they will fight, if any sort of conflict happens between the cockerel and the hen though don't intervene straight away unless its dangerous they might get used to each other but if not just separate them, simple as
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∙ 14y agoyes but you have to have tools and a vetrean licsens
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∙ 13y agoOnly if you plan on having babies. If you just want eggs for eating, there is no need to have a rooster.
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∙ 8y agoTypically, no. Having multiple roosters can cause stress on the hens - especially if there are not enough hens - and sometimes, roosters can be very aggressive and territorial.
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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.
Will hens keep a rooster quiet?
Nope.
Should you keep your rooster in a different pen than the chickens?
There is no reason why you should unless the rooster is overly aggressive toward the hens. Roosters protect the flock and of course mate with the hens so unless you have an objection to fertilized eggs, then allow the rooster to be with his flock. Roosters are sociable creatures and should be allowed to mingle with the other birds.
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 .
How do you get your rooster to mate with your hens?
rooster
Do you need a rooster for hens to lay?
No. Chickens will lay perfectly good eggs without a rooster. In fact, many people prefer not to keep a rooster, because they don't want to find a fertilized egg that was a little too far along.
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
What do they use the Rhode Island rooster for?
To keep the Hens company until its time for Chicken and Noodles.
Can you keep a Buff Laced Polish Rooster with different breed hens or will it mate with them?
He willmate with them, unless they are ginormous and he can get on them.
Is it ok to have hens without roosters?
4 hens per rooster is a better ratio. Roosters often "rough up" the hens when they breed, so having more hens will prevent any one hen from being picked on too much. I know lots of people who feel like 8 hens per rooster is about the maximum the average rooster can handle.
Does the chicken fertlize her eggs?
No. Hens need a rooster to supply the sperm sac. One mating is enough to keep the hen fertile for about 8 to 10 days but needs renewal after that time. The hens egg is fertilized at the beginning of ovulation from sperm stored in the hens infundibulum after mating with a rooster.
Does a rooster do better with a hen?
Yes, a rooster will be happier with hens around.
