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Aart: I read a study that seemed to indicate that the eggs that were rounder in relation to their length were more likely to be female. (there was also a bit of correlation between egg size and gender, with the smaller eggs being more likely to be female) The results were a bit sketchy, so I...

No, I do not. I only have one rooster. (EE with blue egg gene) He covers: BSL (from my previous year's chicks) Dominique, SLW, Pioneer, RCBL. When I started doing the egg shape gender selection, my pullet hatches increased from 40% to 60%. This has stayed consistent for the last 3 selected...

Absolutely. I'm sure as time progresses, I'll be getting a better handle on my husbandry methods. My flock is big enough that I have no way of knowing which hen is laying which egg at this point. So, I'll be choosing my next generation based solely on egg quality. But, it stands to reason...

The best laying occurs in the second season. So, it DOES make sense to look at those second season birds, look at their production record for past season, as well as moving into the second season, and choose the best eggs from those hens. Now, if you have a hen moving into 3rd year who is...

Mary, one thing I've noticed is that my gal's egg quality decreases as they get older. Their membranes and shell quality just aren't as good as the membranes and shells of birds in their first laying season. One thing I'd look for is second season girls with good egg quality! Over time, if...

If I were faced with this situation: older hens, no roo, and wanting to re-populate my flock with chicks, this is what I'd do: I'd choose 2 or 3 breeds. For me that would HAVE to include Dominique and EE. Perhaps I'd add one more breed, just to increase flock diversity. I'd order pullets...