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Reduce the rooster population by one. Your hen to cockerel ratio is too large and your hens are being mounted by both roosters during the day. Each time a rooster mates with a hen she will lose or damage feathers. Hens doing double duty are losing them at twice the normal rate and are being given no time for recovery.
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Is 4 roosters too many for 6 hens?
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.
If a rooster loses his long tail feathers will they grow back?
Yes. The long tail feather often drop off during the first molt when all the roosters feathers are replaced by new one's. The new long feathers will take more time to regrow so be patient, they will come back. Many roosters lose the long feathers due to picking from the hens while they roost at night
What are the external differences of hens and rooster?
roosters are usually bigger than hens, their feather colors are sometimes more vebrant depending on the breed, they have larger combs on top, they are more dominet than the hen, they usually have much larger spurs, and they crow
What do hens like doing?
Hens look similar to roosters, but they are generally shorter and plumper than roosters, and their feathers are shorter and less colorful. A hen's comb and wattle are also smaller and paler than those of a roster.
How long do you feed chickens starter grower feed?
Feed them starter until they are 6 to 8 weeks old. Then feed them grower until they are almost fully grown, have all of their feathers, or have most of their feathers and little down. Then when they are about the size they are going to get, give them laying mash if they are hens. They also make food for roosters too!
What the roosters does in the farm?
He makes hens eggs fertile. Hens lay eggs without a rooster, so unless you want more chickens, you do not have to have a rooster around. Roosters tend to be bad tempered and actually hens lay MORE eggs without a rooster around. Roosters are constantly bothering the hens for sex and are very aggressive about it so the hens get quite frazzled about it. Roosters can sometimes pluck all of a hens feathers out chasing her around grabbing her for sexual purposes. They also crow loudly before dawn breaks every morning for about half an hour. You can always get more hens at a hatchery.
Is 4 roosters too many for 6 hens?
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.
Does ALL roosters have a cockscomb?
Yes. Combs come in eight varieties and not all are readily noticeable. Different breeds sport different combs and cross breeds can have variations of standard combs. Silkie and Polish hens and roosters combs are not always visible but are present under the feathers on the top of the head.
What is differant sex of doves?
Same as almost all birds; Hens and Roosters.
Why is your hen feathers falling out of her breast?
She may be being pecked in the roost by other chickens. Chickens who do not have enough roosting space at night will peck the closest birds to make them move. She also may be molting, chickens molt to renew feathers and can look very bare for a few weeks until the new feathers grow back.
If a rooster loses his long tail feathers will they grow back?
Yes. The long tail feather often drop off during the first molt when all the roosters feathers are replaced by new one's. The new long feathers will take more time to regrow so be patient, they will come back. Many roosters lose the long feathers due to picking from the hens while they roost at night
Do boy hens lay eggs am trying to say do boy hens lay eggs all year?
Hens are mom chickens and roosters are dad chickens. Only mom chickens, hens, lay eggs. They lay eggs all year.
How wide do hens grow?
Hens only grow to around a foot wide, including the feathers. But this all depends on the breeds and such.
Why do your male chickens have no tail feathers?
I'm pretty sure all male chickens (AKA Roosters or cockerels) have tail feathers. Actually, roosters are the pretty chickens with really really long tail feathers. If a male chicken is lacking tail feathers, they were probably pulled out by an outside source.
What are the external differences of hens and rooster?
roosters are usually bigger than hens, their feather colors are sometimes more vebrant depending on the breed, they have larger combs on top, they are more dominet than the hen, they usually have much larger spurs, and they crow
What do hens like doing?
Hens look similar to roosters, but they are generally shorter and plumper than roosters, and their feathers are shorter and less colorful. A hen's comb and wattle are also smaller and paler than those of a roster.
Why do my chickens pick out the feathers of my polish rooster's head?
There are a few reasons this happen. There may not be enough room in the roost. The hens are picking feathers to make the rooster move away and make room for themselves. The rooster may have a slight injury and when blood is visible the chickens will peck at that spot. In addition, the hens may be attempting dominance, this is called the "pecking order" and is practiced in all flocks. Roosters are not exempt from this practice. The males may dominate the flock sexually but the hens rule the roost.
