At what age do you replace your Roo's???

[Elite Silkies]

At what age is a Roo no longer fertile or no longer viable for breeding? Is 2 years old too old?

 

[ConchRepublic]

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2 years is young. I'd wait till maybe a lot later. Say 7-8 years, unless you get a significant decline in fertility.

 

[Elite Silkies]

Thank you. I wasn't sure how long the Roo's stayed fertile. I know the hens egg production starts declining around 2 to 3 years old.