Are my eggs fertile?

[Jannaschickies]

So be got 6 chicks last year, and one RIR never laid any eggs. "She's" the biggest one, but doesn't really look like a rooster. I just noticed, however, that it has spurs! I've never seen it do roostery fertilization acts... but now I can't tell if my eggs are fertile or not. These are from 4 different chickens. Any thoughts?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Not looking particularly fertile - it would be more beneficial to take a photo of the bird in question and post it. Keep in mind that hens can develop spurs too (I have three in my current flock with very impressive ones) - and some roosters never do -- so the presence/absence of spurs is not a reliable indication of gender.

 

[Jannaschickies]

I totally thought that the spurs definitely meant she was a rooster. It's probably should hen then, that just never laid eggs. I'll put a picture of her up tomorrow when it's light outside. Thanks for the reply!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - it may be easier to compare your eggs with those in this link...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/16008/how-to-tell-a-fertile-vs-infertile-egg-pictures

All the best
CT

 

[Cynthia12]

Not looking fertile to me either. If your rooster is active, you will see him, they aren't shy.

 

[mimsy]

Spurs don't mean rooster.

This is a 4 year old hen who still lays about 3 eggs a week. And check out those spurs!

 

[Cynthia12]

Spurs don't mean rooster.

This is a 4 year old hen who still lays about 3 eggs a week. And check out those spurs!

I almost said something, but I didn't have a photo to share...wow, you sure do.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

wow with spurs like that she looks like a real war machine. I think the Avengers could use her in their next movie. Welcome to BYC. Sorry but, your eggs aren't fertile.

 

[mikeldb]

So be got 6 chicks last year, and one RIR never laid any eggs. "She's" the biggest one, but doesn't really look like a rooster. I just noticed, however, that it has spurs! I've never seen it do roostery fertilization acts... but now I can't tell if my eggs are fertile or not. These are from 4 different chickens. Any thoughts?

yes all 4 are see the little white dot on the yolk