Hi I am Con1c66. I have 9 chickens, including 3 roosters(all Rhode Island Reds), and 6 hens ( 3 Golden Comets, 3 Black Australorps). Happy to be here!

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

It really all depends on the nature of the roosters to humans, the hens, and to each other. I run a very high percentage of roosters in my breeding pens, which is two roosters to five hens. The roosters get along great with everyone; however, if both are breeding the hens, the hens will become ragged over time. I will remove one when I see that happening.

These are silkies and I like it to be one rooster to five hens, but most I've seen prefer it to be one rooster to seven hens, or more.

 

[LoveChickens27]

Sorry forgot to say welcome.
You could check out Chickenlandia's YouTube channel for extra information on that. I hope this helps, oh and look at my chicken Chubbs.
She is soooooooo adorable!

 

[LoveChickens27]

Whenever I look at the photo, she is always smiling at me....

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[N F C]

Hello, I would say, in general, one male to six females is a better ratio...there's less chance of the females being overbred.

Good luck.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You've been given some great advice above, best wishes with all your boys!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens, And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska! The Best of Luck with your Flock.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Glad that you are here now in this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[sourland]