I was just wondering how many believe you must have a Rooster in order for your hens to lay eggs?? I have come across several who didn't know that it was unnecessary to have a Rooster in order for your hens to lay.. If you are wanting to reproduce and the eggs to be fertile, then Yes , you MUST have that Rooster to mate with the hen so her eggs will be fertile. But for just good ole eggs to eat, your hen will still lay without him.
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from Ohio. So glad you to have you aboard. 
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Hope you get some eggs soon!
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