Two quick Questions and a video

Fire2920 · « **on:** November 11, 2008, 19:25 »

I'll try to make the questions quick

How long should it take for hen to start laying after a move? ( they came about three miles and have not layed for three weeks they were laying before the move lol )

Can I keep two cockerels with my hens ? one of a group I bought at 5 weeks old has turned out to be a cock, they are'nt fighting up to now is it just a matter of time?

The new young cockerel having a go at crowing lol

NormandyMary · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2008, 19:28 »

What a lovely looking little lad. He'll be in full voice soon enough. Earplugs at the ready!

Foxy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2008, 20:12 »

Hi it depends if you have one clearly dominant cockerel and plenty of space you might be OK. I have a few cocks that have been living together for a while yet just over a year I think- no probs but I have found that if they are going to fight it will probably happen in the spring.
Oh he is a handsome boy though -hope you can keep him

did you see the other youtube vid there "cockerel assault" that was b.....y funny!

Fire2920 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2008, 07:29 »

Lets hope I can keep the two of them, anyone got thoughts on the new arrivals, three weeks should be long enough for them to settle :?: :cry:

Jellyhead · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2008, 07:39 »

Hello,
It can take longer than 3 weeks for them to settle and dont forget its the moulty time of year which can add a bit of time on as well :roll:
I also have a few, actually quite a few :oops: cockerels one pen and so far touch wood, all is well

Fire2920 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2008, 07:50 »

Oh well, it sounds like it might be all ok, Ill keep an eye on them all and wait a bit longer, I suppose I can't hurry them

Thanks for the advice

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Two quick Questions and a video

Foxy