2 roosters 17 hens

[goldenyears]

Hi, thanks to all who are reading this. I’m looking to incubate some eggs for the first time. I have two Roos and 17 hens. I am wondering if I should put a few hens with a roo separate from the rest of the flock to help ensure fertility??? I don’t believe all the gals are getting serviced regularly. Any tips are appreciated!
Again, thanks.

 

[PioneerChicks]

Hi, thanks to all who are reading this. I’m looking to incubate some eggs for the first time. I have two Roos and 17 hens. I am wondering if I should put a few hens with a roo separate from the rest of the flock to help ensure fertility??? I don’t believe all the gals are getting serviced regularly. Any tips are appreciated!
Again, thanks.

I think they'll be okay. I have heard that one rooster can keep around ten females fertilized easily, but I am no expert. Let's see what some other people say.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

You could open all the eggs for a day or two and see if they are fertile but I think that ratio should give you a good fertility rate.