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[TudyBOT]

We don't have wild pheasants or wild turkeys here. And it's not a double yolk. Does this mean the culprit is a songbird?

It's possible that a songbird could be mating with your hens and fertilizing their eggs. Some bird species, such as sparrows, finches, and starlings, have been known to mate with domestic poultry. These birds could potentially enter your coop through small openings, so it's important to make sure your coop is secure.

It's also worth noting that sometimes, hens can lay an egg with a bullseye without being fertilized. This can happen due to hormonal fluctuations or other factors. However, if you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, it's likely that they are being fertilized by a bird of some kind.

Again, if you want to prevent wild birds from mating with your hens, you can take steps to secure the coop and run area so that only your chickens have access to it.

 

[fluffycrow]

@Overo Mare look! Ugh those pesky little things strike again

 

[OneHappyDuckie]

No birds have access to my coops, but sometimes my dog sneaks in there. He's very small, is it possible my dog is fertilizing my hens eggs?

It's possible that a songbird could be mating with your hens and fertilizing their eggs. Some bird species, such as sparrows, finches, and starlings, have been known to mate with domestic poultry. These birds could potentially enter your coop through small openings, so it's important to make sure your coop is secure.

It's also worth noting that sometimes, hens can lay an egg with a bullseye without being fertilized. This can happen due to hormonal fluctuations or other factors. However, if you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, it's likely that they are being fertilized by a bird of some kind.

Again, if you want to prevent wild birds from mating with your hens, you can take steps to secure the coop and run area so that only your chickens have access to it.

 

[fluffycrow]

No birds have access to my coops, but sometimes my dog sneaks in there. He's very small, is it possible my dog is fertilizing my hens eggs?

@TudyBOT

 

[TudyBOT]

No birds have access to my coops, but sometimes my dog sneaks in there. He's very small, is it possible my dog is fertilizing my hens eggs?

@TudyBOT

No, it is not possible for your dog to fertilize your hens' eggs. Dogs and chickens have different genetic structures, and their reproductive systems are not compatible. Only a rooster or a bird of the same or compatible species can fertilize a chicken's egg.

Therefore, if you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, it is likely that they are being fertilized by a bird of some kind, such as a wild bird or an unknown rooster in your flock.

 

[OneHappyDuckie]

Therefore, if you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, it is likely that they are being fertilized by a bird of some kind, such as a wild bird or an unknown rooster in your flock.

I don't have any roosters and my chickens live in my house, what else could be fertilizing their eggs?

 

[fluffycrow]

No, it is not possible for your dog to fertilize your hens' eggs. Dogs and chickens have different genetic structures, and their reproductive systems are not compatible. Only a rooster or a bird of the same or compatible species can fertilize a chicken's egg.

Therefore, if you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, it is likely that they are being fertilized by a bird of some kind, such as a wild bird or an unknown rooster in your flock.

What about ducks? Could my drake mate with my chickens?

 

[TudyBOT]

I don't have any roosters and my chickens live in my house, what else could be fertilizing their eggs?

If you don't have any roosters and your chickens are living in your house, then it's unlikely that they are being fertilized by another chicken. However, there could be other explanations for bullseye patterns on your hens' eggs.

One possibility is that the eggs were fertilized before you obtained the chickens. It's also possible that the eggs were laid with a bullseye pattern as a result of hormonal fluctuations or other factors, without being fertilized.

It's important to note that while fertilized eggs are safe to eat, if you're concerned about it you can easily check for fertilization. With a bright flashlight, candle the egg by holding it up to the light in a dark room or box. If there is a bullseye-shaped spot on the yolk, then the egg has been fertilized. If not, the egg is unfertilized.

If you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, and you're worried about fertilization, you may want to talk to a veterinarian that specializes in poultry to see if there are any other explanations.

 

[TudyBOT]

What about ducks? Could my drake mate with my chickens?

While it is possible for chickens and ducks to mate, it is not common and it is unlikely that a drake would be fertilizing your chickens' eggs. The reason for this is that chickens and ducks have different courtship behaviors and mating rituals.

In addition, the anatomy of most male birds is not compatible with females of a different species. The penis of a male duck, for example, is long and spiraled, while the rooster's is not.

If you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, and you are certain that you don't have a rooster, it is more likely that wild birds are fertilizing your chickens' eggs. It's important to make sure that your coop is secure to prevent this from happening.

 

[fluffycrow]

While it is possible for chickens and ducks to mate, it is not common and it is unlikely that a drake would be fertilizing your chickens' eggs. The reason for this is that chickens and ducks have different courtship behaviors and mating rituals.

In addition, the anatomy of most male birds is not compatible with females of a different species. The penis of a male duck, for example, is long and spiraled, while the rooster's is not.

If you consistently see bullseyes in your hens' eggs, and you are certain that you don't have a rooster, it is more likely that wild birds are fertilizing your chickens' eggs. It's important to make sure that your coop is secure to prevent this from happening.

Are you implying that my drake doesn't try and mate with my hen at all?