Hello from MO.

[Feldmanntanya]

Your flock is beautiful. Welcome to the coop. Pull up a roost and enjoy the company.

Thank you!

 

[Jenbirdee]

aw, such pretty birds! Welcome to BYC!

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you joined with us in this Poultry Loving Community.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Feldmanntanya]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Roo's can go long ways to protecting the flock.
Might want to make a special yard he can be alone as hormone kick in.

How do we do that? A separate run or coop and run?

 

[Debbie292d]

How do we do that? A separate run or coop and run?

I'd wait and see how he does, but his hormones will kick in and sometimes it's not pretty and the hens will be brutalized. If nothing happens but awkward breeding, then you're fine. Most of the time though it seems many of us have to pull the young rooster(s) out for a few weeks or months even. Yes, a separate run and hutch for at night. At least try separate him during the day if that's the case.

 

[Feldmanntanya]

I'd wait and see how he does, but his hormones will kick in and sometimes it's not pretty and the hens will be brutalized. If nothing happens but awkward breeding, then you're fine. Most of the time though it seems many of us have to pull the young rooster(s) out for a few weeks or months even. Yes, a separate run and hutch for at night. At least try separate him during the day if that's the case.

Thank you! We will do that.

 

[pennyJo1960]

How do we do that? A separate run or coop and run?

A old dog house or extra large dog crate a run of Hardware cloth aside from the main yard.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Thank's for sharing the picture's your Chickens are Beautiful!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!