Can I have one hen per ten roosters?

We normally recommend one rooster for every ten hens or so. In a large flock, there is often more than one rooster, with no problems. In smaller flocks, it's a greater risk. However, many breeders keep significantly greater numbers of roosters with their girls--one rooster for every two, or one for every five. read more

There is no law against it but you will have a bald hen who will be mounted by the roosters at least 10 times a day. you will have 10 roosters who will fight over that one hens and will try to kill one another daily. read more

I have one rooster. I have read that 8-10 hens per rooster is ideal. However, a woman who has raised chickens for years tells me that if you have only one rooster, three hens is about right. That's what I have, 3 hens, plus one Bantie hen who is too tiny for my rooster to mate with. So far there have been no bared backs. read more

Roosters have pretty voracious appetites, and are happy with a flock of about 10 hens per rooster. That way, the rooster will not “wear out” a favorite hen, and injure her. So, to your question — I’d have two roosters who get along well for your flock. read more