jay-nairne Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I have a young cockerel which we introduced to three hens about 3 days ago. He seems very timid and the hens seem to be pecking at him. Is this normal?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 If he is still young and immature I think it's very possible that the hens will bully him. It's only when he gets a bit older and establishes himself that he will take charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Maybe he s too young? How old is he and how old are the hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-nairne Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 im not sure exactly but are quite young the cockerel is the age of what would be point of lay if it was a hen. Should i separate him or shall i just leave him??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Unless you are introducing a mature cockerel its always best to introduce two birds at a time The cockerel isnt old enough yet to take charge, that will change in time For now try taking him and another out, let them bond for a few days and try re-introducing them as a pair - safety in numbers and all that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-nairne Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 ok thankyou i will try but he is really hard to catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Can you beg, steal or borrow an angler's landing net? Makes the job a whole lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
