Breeding hens and roosters

[Tidewaters]

How many times do a hen and rooster have to mate to ferilize eggs? Will one mating last for the whole clutch of eggs?

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

It only takes once. Ask folks who's roo has jumped the fence into another breed's pen.

Also, a hen will lay fertile eggs for 2 weeks or longer after she has been with a rooster.