I've tried to find an answer in other threads without any luck so here goes. How long will a rooster remain fertile for? 2 years? Is there a peak fertility window?
I've only had my hens since the fall, I'm looking to add to the number of hens that I keep. As I have several people wanting to buy eggs from me now. My hens give me an egg a day now, can I expect 2 a day when the temps warm up or is an egg per hen pretty standard? I don't want to get too many hens and be swimming in eggs but I want to be able to fill my orders. Currently I need to have 5 dozen a week to fill orders. My hens are all crosses. How many hens would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
I've only had my hens since the fall, I'm looking to add to the number of hens that I keep. As I have several people wanting to buy eggs from me now. My hens give me an egg a day now, can I expect 2 a day when the temps warm up or is an egg per hen pretty standard? I don't want to get too many hens and be swimming in eggs but I want to be able to fill my orders. Currently I need to have 5 dozen a week to fill orders. My hens are all crosses. How many hens would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!