I have a "stray" breed rooster ( an Ameracuna, a gift) in my flock that is too pretty to get rid of. However I'm trying to build a pure flock of rose comb Dominekers an I wonder, how long does it take for a fertilized egg to be laid? I'm thinking I will remove "pretty boy" from my flock...
I have 17 hens,new hatchlings purchased may 2007.When they were about 8 weeks old I noticed feather loss that looked like pecking, although I didn't see any going on. i moved my old hens out of the coop and moved the new ones in to give them more room. The feather loss kept getting worse, and...