fontanabound
34 posts
Dec 24, 2008
10:26 PM
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is it normal for the cocks to beat up on the hen when i first pair them up? and how long does it take for the birds to start mating. i just paired everyone up today.
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david33
45 posts
Dec 24, 2008
11:51 PM
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after 3 days they should settle if not put a wire section in the middle of nest box if cocks are still a bit rough so he cant get to the hen then they should be fine good luck flingscotsman
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G-Loff
7 posts
Dec 24, 2008
11:55 PM
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WHEN MY COCKS DO THAT I PUT HIM WITH ANTHER HEN IT WORKS FOR ME G-LOFF FLY HI ROLL DEEP.........
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sundance
967 posts
Dec 25, 2008
7:37 AM
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some hens like it rough. LOL just my experience.
Its normal though to answer your question. Some do that. Was she mated to anouther cock before?
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Sundance Roller Lofts
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Electric-man
2207 posts
Dec 25, 2008
8:43 AM
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Yeah, I think its probably a good way to start things out. Wished I would of womped mine around a little more when we first got together! She might not be so damned cocky now!
We should learn from the animals!
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Val
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rollernewbie
298 posts
Dec 25, 2008
9:18 AM
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i think its normal...im thinking its a way a cock shows who the boss of her..and telling other cocks the she's his? just what i think..
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RollerNewbie
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Hector Coya
353 posts
Dec 25, 2008
9:58 AM
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If the Cock is pecking on a new hen,he may skelp her,keep an eye on them.Usualy the hen will submit to the cock fast ,but if she dont he can realy hurt hur.good luck,Hector Coya-SGVS
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fontanabound
36 posts
Dec 25, 2008
10:03 AM
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thanks guys i will keep an eye on them.
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fontanabound
37 posts
Dec 25, 2008
10:08 AM
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G-loff, whats up thomas! this is lawrence.
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fresnobirdman
335 posts
Dec 25, 2008
5:30 PM
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man!
i use to haave cocks like that,
beat the hell out of the hen,
cracked the hens skin in the skull,
did that a twice to the hen, the hen never grew feather there agian.
~~Fresnobirdman~~
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gotspin7
2121 posts
Dec 26, 2008
5:30 AM
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Hey Val, now that was good bro!..LOL..
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Sal Ortiz
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2204 posts
Dec 26, 2008
7:31 AM
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Yea Val that one crack me up.. ----------like Hector said keep an eye on it..or two..
Ralph
Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2008 7:31 AM
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spinningdemon
128 posts
Dec 26, 2008
7:40 AM
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I raise Oriental rollers also and some of them can be real mean. I have though stoped breeding the overly agresive ones and my family Orientals is quit a bit more mellow.
I have seen scalped hens and other injuries so if you just watch them you should be o.k.
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David Curneal
Performance breeds since 1973
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