A group of hens is called a brood.
Chicks are simply a name given to baby birds. Birds are in the scientific class Aves.Chicks are the name given to attractive females, which would then be in the scientific class Extremae Hottus.
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 .
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.
A group of chicks are called clutch or chattering.
This is mating submission behavior. The see you as "the rooster". Most often this happens to the person who feeds and takes care of the hens, especially when no rooster is present within the flock.
a group of hens or chickens is a flock! :)
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A group of hens is called a brood.
No. A rooster will service a whole flock of hens.
Chicks are simply a name given to baby birds. Birds are in the scientific class Aves.Chicks are the name given to attractive females, which would then be in the scientific class Extremae Hottus.
A small flock.
Not typically. Any breed of hen can make a crowing sound but it is often done by hens in a flock that has no rooster. The alpha hen in a flock of chickens without a rooster will often take over the "guard" duties of a rooster.
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.
Yes, feeding my hens is relaxing. The morning process of feeding, and maintaining a flock of birds is rewarding. There is always something going on in the farmyard that is interesting. The hens repay your care by giving you eggs.
No. Having a rooster in with the hens is a natural situation and has no other health concerns than having one extra chicken in the flock.
Most egg producers will cull the flock when they reach about 18 months old.
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 .