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.
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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 .
no. they will lay without a rooster
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.
Yes, a rooster will be happier with hens around.
Yes, a rooster is a male chicken. Hens are female.
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.
Nope.
If you only have hens then no it is not possible. You need a rooster with the hens to get an embryo.
No. A rooster will service a whole flock of hens.
When a rooster gets on a hens back, he is breeding her. He pushes down on her back to bring her pelvis up so he can "shoot and score".
Hens are female (girls) and roosters are male (boys).