The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Introducing a cockerel          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message richard Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 258 Location: somerset Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 9:42 am    Post subject: Introducing a cockerel How old does a cockerel have to be before you can introduce him to a small flock of hens? Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 10:18 am    Post subject: As long as he's big enough to look after himself.....I dont know if hens can tell a cock from a hen tho' ??? Back to top richard Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 258 Location: somerset Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 10:24 am    Post subject: I know you can't really put 1 hen in with a flock but I thought a cockerel must be different as there's usually only 1 with a number of hens, but, if he was too small, surely they'd peck him, wouldn't they? Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 10:24 am    Post subject: Small or young ? Back to top richard Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 258 Location: somerset Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 10:31 am    Post subject: Errr? Young I suppose A friend of mine has put an Andalusian cock (he's huge) in with a Silkie hen??? Poor little thing Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 10:33 am    Post subject: richard wrote: Errr? Young I suppose A friend of mine has put an Andalusian cock (he's huge) in with a Silkie hen??? Poor little thing Yikes, poor Silkie !!! Ive got a bantam LS cock in with a couple of Orps.....hes given up trying to "please" them !!! They probably will try and pick on him, but hes gotta show them whos boss ! Back to top richard Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 258 Location: somerset Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 10:38 am    Post subject: It's better that way round. The Orps are probably having a good laugh about it I don't think that silkie will last too long. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group