I have 5 week-old South African indigenous layer chicks (not quite sure of the exact breed) that I got from a local farm. They weren’t able to sex the chicks when I got them but I just rolled with it without given it the consideration needed. I’m hearing that it may be difficult to keep a small flock with multiple roosters so I’m wanting to prepare myself. I’m finding it difficult to sex the chicks - not sure if feather sexing is accurate with this breed (wing feathers are all staggered lengths and growing at roughly the same rate) and am not certain when it comes to vent sexing.
How do I need to prepare myself if I end up with multiple roosters? Will I need to get rid of some? Will I be able to introduce additional hens later on?
Any help appreciated!
How do I need to prepare myself if I end up with multiple roosters? Will I need to get rid of some? Will I be able to introduce additional hens later on?
Any help appreciated!