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If the roo successfully mates with the hen, then his sperm will be held in a sperm "pouch" for about 21 days. For best fertilization rates, he should mate with her at least once a week. Hope that helps! I found that the book "A Guide to Better Hatching" by Janet Stromberg was a huge help in...

I was so excited today when I went out to my coop and found a new Silver Sussex egg!! But imagine my surprise when I found a second one! I haven't had any eggs until now, so this is great. If anyone is interested in chicks, now is the time to let me know. Just email me and I'll let you know...

41277 + 148 = 41425 Andrea

I have French Black Copper Marans eggs and chicks available. They are Wade Jeane line and look great. The hens have copper coloring on their hackles and they produce feathered leg chicks. Let me know if you would like more information. Thanks! Andrea

I have French Black Copper Marans chicks available. They are day old to month old in age, straight run or sexed for the older ones. PM me if you want more information or pics. Thanks!!

So... has anyone else had a rooster sit in the nesting box? I was in the coop checking for eggs and Chicken Joe just walked right into the nesting box and plopped down like he was going to lay an egg. Other times he will make the cackling sounds like a hen. I thought that a hen had just laid...

This auction is for a minimum of 6 fertile hatching eggs from a pure Coronation Sussex male over Light Sussex females. If my girls are generous, I will send out more. These birds are so gentle and calm, and are one of the largest that I've seen. They have great character and are excellent...

Thanks for the welcomes! The coro roo only crows loud when I'm around... I guess he knows who gives him his food!

Hello! I'm a new member to BYC, but I've been reading all your posts for awile. My hubby and I specialize in rare breeds and currently have Coronation Sussex, Coro/Light Recessive and FBCM's. In a couple weeks we will be getting some Silver Sussex from Paul Bradshaw and are pretty stinking...