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Better to say 4 roosters is too many for 4 roosters. The 6 hens can wait a bit and soon there will be one rooster a-go-go, one in the hereafter, one running away, and one squating on the ground. The hens could deal with 6 roosters, but the big boy a go-go won't stand for more than him with his flock.
actually 1 rooster needs 5 hens to be satisfied other wise roosters will fight
One rooster will service (fertilize the eggs of) up to 6 hens. If you have more than 6 hens, you will need another rooster. 4 roosters on 6 hens is not good. The roosters will fight and the hens will be exhausted running from all the roosters.
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Can you have 4 roosters and only 2 hens And will they get alongand can we eat the eggs?
no that wont work. the roosters will end up fighting. you need one rooster and how ever many hens you want. and yes you can eat the eggs. To add: the optimum number of hens per rooster of medium-sized birds is 12. Maximum, 20.
What are the needs of the rooster?
Roosters needs are not much different than that of hens. Things to keep in mind: 1. Roosters pecking order is very important to their health, both mentally and physically. 2. Roosters live to protect and lead the flock and will gladly die to defend the hens. 3. Weaker roosters must be separated from aggressive roosters as they can be hurt or killed. 4. Roosters need hens, 5 or more should keep them happy. 5. Most important, they need food and water.
What age can hens and roosters be put together?
From the time they are day old chicks. There is no reason why they should be separate but many to keep them together. They will establish a pecking order very early, before they can do much damage to each other, the roosters do not usually get too involved in this and will let the hens work it out. The roosters will "bond" until mating becomes an issue then some culling may be needed. Culling does not always mean killing the excess rooster population. Selling the un-needed roosters at auction or local 4H club is always a good option. If you have purchased sexed chicks (all hens) and are adding to the mix late then 4 months is a good benchmark, it gives the hens time to get to know the newcomer.
How many pounds of precooked chicken fajitas for 20 people?
A single rooster can be enough for 20 hens, but it's possible to have several more than that. Roosters may, of course, fight if they are in the same flock, but they can also live peacefully together. It depends on the roosters and the situation, e.g. how they are introduced, if they are raised together, how territorial they are, etc. It's also a matter of how well they do with the hens. Even two roosters can sometimes be too much for the hens to handle if they're extremely aggressive with breeding with the hens. Older roosters will often be better around hens, so it's often better to have an older rooster already present if you're introducing a younger rooster, instead of just adding a few young roosters, but again, it just depends on each individual rooster and what he's like. Most young roosters will get better with the hens the longer they spend with them. Right now, I have five roosters living with a flock of 18 hens, and could even introduce more roosters if I wanted. They all live together very peacefully, aside from the occasional fight in the spring. All of the hens are happy, and don't get harassed by the roosters.
What is a ban-ti hen?
do you mean a bantom hen because if you do then they are very small hens ( and roosters) that don't grow as big as normal chickens. i have 4 bantams and 4 normal chickens and they are really cool ! hope this helps from i-luv-my-chickens
The roosters are 7 months old and hens are 4 months old can they be put together?
There shouldn't be a problem as long as the number roosters is not to large. The average ratio is one rooster for every four to six hens. If there are any more roosters than this they can cause damage to the hens.
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.
Are roosters and hens the same?
no. roosters and hens are two very different animals. people that dont know that probably dont know 2+2=4!!! A rooster is male, a hen is female. retard
Can you have 4 roosters and only 2 hens And will they get alongand can we eat the eggs?
no that wont work. the roosters will end up fighting. you need one rooster and how ever many hens you want. and yes you can eat the eggs. To add: the optimum number of hens per rooster of medium-sized birds is 12. Maximum, 20.
What are the needs of the rooster?
Roosters needs are not much different than that of hens. Things to keep in mind: 1. Roosters pecking order is very important to their health, both mentally and physically. 2. Roosters live to protect and lead the flock and will gladly die to defend the hens. 3. Weaker roosters must be separated from aggressive roosters as they can be hurt or killed. 4. Roosters need hens, 5 or more should keep them happy. 5. Most important, they need food and water.
How many roosters would you put with 4 hens?
I would only use one. Roosters can be very aggressive towards hens and can do a lot of feather, wing, neck, and back of head damage to a hen. The more hens the rooster has, the less he will be on each one in any given period of time. Give the girls some time to recover! lol
What age can hens and roosters be put together?
From the time they are day old chicks. There is no reason why they should be separate but many to keep them together. They will establish a pecking order very early, before they can do much damage to each other, the roosters do not usually get too involved in this and will let the hens work it out. The roosters will "bond" until mating becomes an issue then some culling may be needed. Culling does not always mean killing the excess rooster population. Selling the un-needed roosters at auction or local 4H club is always a good option. If you have purchased sexed chicks (all hens) and are adding to the mix late then 4 months is a good benchmark, it gives the hens time to get to know the newcomer.
Will 2 Roosters with 4 Laying Hens slow egg production?
They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.
Can a rooster be to old?
At his funeral, or when he can't chase and catch the hens.
What is the size of a silkie chicken?
About the size o a volleyball Sources: own them Added: Silkies come in both Bantam and Standard sizes. However, the Standard size itself isn't very big with Roosters averaging 4 pounds and hens averaging 3 pounds. The Bantam variety that is more common in the US and represented in the APA, lists Roosters at 36 oz and hens at 32 oz.
How many eggs do roosters get?
2 or 4
How many pounds of precooked chicken fajitas for 20 people?
A single rooster can be enough for 20 hens, but it's possible to have several more than that. Roosters may, of course, fight if they are in the same flock, but they can also live peacefully together. It depends on the roosters and the situation, e.g. how they are introduced, if they are raised together, how territorial they are, etc. It's also a matter of how well they do with the hens. Even two roosters can sometimes be too much for the hens to handle if they're extremely aggressive with breeding with the hens. Older roosters will often be better around hens, so it's often better to have an older rooster already present if you're introducing a younger rooster, instead of just adding a few young roosters, but again, it just depends on each individual rooster and what he's like. Most young roosters will get better with the hens the longer they spend with them. Right now, I have five roosters living with a flock of 18 hens, and could even introduce more roosters if I wanted. They all live together very peacefully, aside from the occasional fight in the spring. All of the hens are happy, and don't get harassed by the roosters.
