Sal the Gal Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Dear All, You may remember that back in the summer I bought two chicks to solve a broody hen problem. This worked like a charm, but six months on, both Silkie chicks turn out to be boys. They are absolutely lovely and I don't have close neighbours, so the crowing isn't a worry. I just wonder if it is possibe to keep two cockerals together. They aren't fighting at the moment, although from time to time they do square up to each other! One seems more dominant with the girls, but they all get on fine - at the moment. Does anyone have experience of keeping more than one cockeral? Look forward to hearing. Best wishes Sallyanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Ask Lesley..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I was speaking with someone on Saturday who had had more than one cockerell sucessfully, however they did have lots of hens! You may need to get more hens to right the balance. Actually, thinking of the poor hen, I imagine that 2 cocks to one hen might not be a good idea for her sake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I think that Silkie cockerals are the exception that prove the rule. A friend of mine keeps her Silkies all together and she has several cockerals with no great problems. I agree with Kannie though on making sure you have enough hens to "go round" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I agree - I think each cockerel needs around 8 lady friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 oooh - good excuse for more chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I agree - I think each cockerel needs around 8 lady friends Otherwise the poor girls get harrassed and spend their time avoiding the amorous attentions of their feathered romeos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal the Gal Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Dear All, Thanks for all the helpful tips. Infact, a friend of mine has promised me some Silkie Hens (that she hatch in the summer) Once she is quite sure they are girlies. I kind of thought it would be good to get some more ladies anyway - so that is what I will do. Thanks again and best wishes. Sallyanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 That's good news sallyanne. Silkie hens are great broodies, they sit on anything you put under them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
