Breeding Pens...How they work

[PamB]

I have two roosters that I want to use in my Blue, Black, Splash breeding. My plan is to separate them in pens for breeding. My question is, if a hen is out with the flock, including the other rooster and that other rooster is mating her, do I need to separate her for three weeks and then put her in the pen with the other boy? Does she need three weeks in between so that I know that the first boy isn't the dad? Thanks for you help, up until now I've only used one boy for breeding.

 

[punky rooster]

I'd say a month to be pretty safe, but you could try them at 3 weeks if you want. Ya never know, though.

 

[PamB]

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Ok, so I would separate her for 3 or 4 weeks, then add her with the second roo for another 3 or 4 weeks, then I know those eggs are from the second roo?

 

[Amyable]

Do you mean keeping the hen away from all roos for 3 weeks? I don't think that's necessary, just know that her eggs may be fertile from that first roo for a period of time.

 

[punky rooster]

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Ok, so I would separate her for 3 or 4 weeks, then add her with the second roo for another 3 or 4 weeks, then I know those eggs are from the second roo?

I'd say so.

 

[chickendales]

what colors are the roosters

 

[PamB]

One is blue and the other is an awesome splash that I have growing out. He is still a baby, but really nice and I don't think I'll be able to give him up.

 

[Arielle]

Do a bit of research as you have time; I have read that a new roo bred to a hen nullifies the first roos semen by the third day with the new rooster. I would like further evidence though.