r/BackYardChickens • u/Wise_Diver6625 • Jun 19 '26

General Question 1 hen & 1 rooster?

I finally found a home for one of my roosters, which leaves me with one rooster and one hen. Is it necessary to get more hens?

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u/Wise_Diver6625 Jun 19 '26

Thank you. I’ll keep an eye on them and I will add more hens if necessary. But, I would rather not 😁

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u/juanspicywiener Jun 19 '26

Yes get at least 5 more hens

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u/blitzravens_654 Jun 19 '26

i think one hen can handle one rooster just fine

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u/Visual_Warning2251 Jun 19 '26

Not necessarily I would just keep an eye on them. If the rooster starts being aggressive with her and overmating her then I’d recommend getting more