johnhallford
In the Brooder
- Oct 21, 2024
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Questions for the more experienced chicken keepers here.
I have two coops which are side-by-side and separated by chicken wire. I want to combine both into a single flock and open the doors between the two coops.
Pen 1 has 17 hens and 2 roosters, and Pen 2 has 15 hens and two roosters. The roosters in Pen 1 grew up together as did the two in Pen 2, so they get along between them; however, its no surprise, the roosters from each pen don't like each other and try to fight between the wiring. It seems clear I will be unable to combine the entire flock.
The roosters in Pen 1 can be aggressive and have attacked me several times. I've had a little field goal practice as the dominant one came after me several times. Because of this, I'm ready to get rid of the roosters in Pen 1 and let the two in Pen 2 take over their duties.
This means I will have a flock of 31 hens and two roosters. Knowing this, do you have any words of wisdom before I commit to sending the first roosters to the freezer and opening the doors between the two runs? Thank you for any advice and wisdom you care to share.
I have two coops which are side-by-side and separated by chicken wire. I want to combine both into a single flock and open the doors between the two coops.
Pen 1 has 17 hens and 2 roosters, and Pen 2 has 15 hens and two roosters. The roosters in Pen 1 grew up together as did the two in Pen 2, so they get along between them; however, its no surprise, the roosters from each pen don't like each other and try to fight between the wiring. It seems clear I will be unable to combine the entire flock.
The roosters in Pen 1 can be aggressive and have attacked me several times. I've had a little field goal practice as the dominant one came after me several times. Because of this, I'm ready to get rid of the roosters in Pen 1 and let the two in Pen 2 take over their duties.
This means I will have a flock of 31 hens and two roosters. Knowing this, do you have any words of wisdom before I commit to sending the first roosters to the freezer and opening the doors between the two runs? Thank you for any advice and wisdom you care to share.
