How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] fertilization?

On 4/27/2014 10:06 AM, CathrynTherese wrote:

Of course they can, and as the article explains that they can dump up to 80-85% of an unwanted rooster's sperm. Hens have a little storage are that as we breeders have found out can last up to 3 weeks (sometimes a few eggs longer). Three weeks is the standard to wait before collecting eggs hatching.

Thanks, most helpful... So I could reasonably expect a week's worth of fertilized eggs from a two or three day's dalliance (assuming the hens find the roo acceptable) Pretty sure I could let him visit for a couple days and have him home before the town got involved. Keeping him in the basement overnight would help cut down on the 5AM alarm clock issues. :)
-ArtP

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