Also, what happens if the broody one hatches some cockerels? We can't keep cockerels where we live and I don't like the idea of having them culled. Are there people out there that take on 'unwanted' cockerels?
I'm not sure if there are MANY people who will take cockerels to keep, unfortunately
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I often see the same ads of 'cockerels free to good homes' in animal/pet shops for sometimes even over a month.
I guess it could depend on the breed though.
Besides, the other hen probably feels lonely without the constant company of her hen friend