Females in breeding condition fighting.

[skysmum]

A little advice please.

I have two hens and three cocks in an aviary.
My two hens are both in breeding condition, one is too old to breed but has bonded with a young male. The other hen is forming a bond with a young male but is flirting with all three males.
The two hens have started fighting and just today the two youngest males have started to fight.

Ive never had this situation before and am wondering if it is because for the first time i have a higher ratio of males to females. Ive always kept an even number of both sexes or more females to males.
Could this be the case?

[Hezz]

Sorry, I can't be of any help, skysmum. What a shame you are not able to separate them and allow mother nature to do her bit. But I understand you not wanting to go this track with holidays already booked.

Do you think taking Teddy out would make any difference?? He may appreciate some respite from the antics of the young 'uns, but that leaves Freddy to put up with them on her own.

[BudgiesBuddy]

I have never noticed any difference in fighting with even or uneven numbers of sexes in flights.

Fighting is part of their nature. I wouldn't worry as long as they are not highly aggressive and violent.

[BudgiesBuddy]

In the worst possible scenario, separating the trouble maker is the only way.

[skysmum]

Thankyou Hezz and BB, ive taken old Freddy out now, she's had enough and the others are young enough to get on with it.

Id love to give Inca a chance Hezz she's waited long enough , im gonna have a think this weekend if there is a way around it but i have to be sure someone can cover my hols and come in every day.