Mr Rhode Island Red Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) I am thinking about getting a cockerel, so I can rear a few chicks. But first, how do you introduce him to the girls in the first place Edited August 29, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 My Phillip was brought up with the others so I didn't introduce them. I suspect you open the door and stand back! Your head chook may have a go at him, but they usually settle down. This is pre-supposing he is fully grown. If not, I'd do the slow introduction as for hens, till they are all the same size Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I introduced a little cockerel, thinking it was a hen, no wonder he got bullied so much. But there all ok now, and the cockerel now trys to mate with my turkey hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I would just introduce him straight away ... As been said before the head hen might have a go at him but should settle down after a while Hope this helps ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Just a thought, shouldn't you quarantine him for a week or so, first? (just in case he's got something lurking that only needs a stressful situation to trigger off) or has he already been on the premises - but separate from the girls? Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Saronne is right - as with all intros, you should really quarantine them before intro'ing to the others After that, I'd pop him straight in with them and just watch they are getting on ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 The girls haven't even seen him yet... neither have I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
