Old Speckled Hen Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) I'm thinking of adding more hens to the flock and have read steve's story with increasing horror. I have four at the moment and am thinking of getting another three next spring. They will all be able to free range. IF (and it is a distinct possibility) I got a cockerel first, then sometime later after he is established, the new hens, do you think the introduction might be a tad easier if he puts them all in their place or will the hens still have to sort out their own pecking order? Edited October 28, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 goodness I dont have any experience of cockerels...hopefully someone will come along soon who can advise... perhaps change your post title..to include cockerel ..just a thought, and then someone kknowledgeable can respond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HnM Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Don't know about cockerels, but I can tell you about our latest experience. We followed our breeder's advice and put the 2 new girls in with the older ones when everyone was asleep (it has to be really dark). In the morning there was some scuffling and chest-pushing but no real fighting. They all went to bed together with no fuss and stayed indifferent to each other this morning! I suspect it's because they get used to each others' smell overnight. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
