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Can I keep 2 roosters in an enclosed run and henhouse?

I have a small flock of hens that I purchased as chicks thinking that I was going to have one rooster, and I ended up with 2 roosters. The birds have a large house and a 10x12 run. The big rooster is bullying the smaller one and I wonder if I have to give one away. I Don't want too. The smaller rooster won't hardly come out of the henhouse into the yard and runs around squawking.

Public Comments

1. Since your run is so small I would definitely consider getting 'rid' of one of your roosters. The larger one could eventually harm the smaller rooster. You may want to get rid of the larger one as the smaller may be more docile. You want your roosters to defend his girls but not be mean to you when you walk into the yard. Aggressive roosters can cause harm to you as well as to other roosters - but rarely to the hens.
2. Buy a rooster cord at the feeds supply and put them apart so they don't reach each other.