Saturday, April 26, 2014

Re: [CHICKENS-101] fertilization?

 

Hens store sperm. Remember why we separate hens for breeding in mixed rooster for 3 weeks before we start collecting eggs?  Because hens can store sperm.  They can also dump sperm from roosters lower on the pecking order, et....
 
 
 
Cathryn  rainbowsilkiesTM  in  Michigan





On Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:39 PM, Deb and Randy Buckler <gotrandy@tcsn.net> wrote:
 

We have some friends who had alot of hens but suddenly got rid of their rooster. A week later, one of the hens started setting. She was setting on at least a dozen eggs from all the other hens, laid at various times. So far, 4 little chicks have hatched! 6 of the eggs were not fertile, and 6 were.  I wonder, too, how many eggs does a hen have on board at the same time, and are all the eggs fertilized when she mates, or are only certain ones, depending on their development? This would be good to know since one could 'rent out' their rooster from time to time and make him pay for himself! Hee!
Deb Buckler
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Subject: 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  rainbowsil< span style="color: rgb(191, 0, 191);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" abp="13440">kiesTM  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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