Saturday, April 26, 2014

Re: [CHICKENS-101] fertilization?

 

I would want my rooster to breed my hen for at least 2-3 days.  Your hen can dump a rooster's sperm if she does not like him.  I would make sure his presence is accompanied by nutritious treats that will help egg fertility.  Can you put them in a garage or large pen in a basement?  
Cathryn  rainbowsilkiesTM  in  Michigan





On Saturday, April 26, 2014 12:46 PM, LadyP <BuddyPsheltie@verizon.net> wrote:
 
OK, too early to be worried about this, but here goes.
I was wondering how often a hen needs to be serviced, or rather, how many eggs might be fertilized from a visit from the rooster.
Why you ask?  My town doesn't allow roosters, so I would have to board him out, but I can bring him for a visit when I want fertile eggs... but how often would I need to do this?
Seeing as I don't have chicks yet, it's a bit early to worry, but if he needs to be there before every egg, it won't be practical.
Thanks.
ArtP


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