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Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by hatchcrazzzy, Jan 7, 2008.

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  1. Jan 7, 2008 #1
    hatchcrazzzy

    hatchcrazzzy Songster

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    i have 15 rirs hens that are separated in a coop with a top so i get pure breeed eggs.5 got out and i think my game roo got to them .he was around them for about 4 hours. how long before my eggs are pure breed again? [​IMG]
     
  2. Jan 7, 2008 #2
    fosterchick

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    I have read that a sperm can live in a chicken for 3 to 4 weeks. I would wait 1 month before using the eggs for hatching
     
  3. Jan 7, 2008 #3
    Chickee's Mom

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    I read some where that is was 12 days.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2008 #4
    KingsCalls

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    To be safe, I'd wait for around 21 days.
     

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