Can a male service hens before he starts crowing??

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

hmm... just a thought

 

[Gonzo]

I'm not sure, I do know they practice on the hens. I have a 7 week old roo that jumped on a 7 week old hen yesterday. We laughed at him. He had no idea what to do after he jumped on her!

 

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

anyone else have expirence with this??

 

[IwannaBEaMERMAID]

no one

 

[gryeyes]

He PROBABLY won't be fertile until after he crows. They generally crow long before they are able to service hens.

And, just for grins & giggles, some hens won't let some (or any) roosters service them.

 

[cracked_egg]

I honestly have no clue how chickens mate...??? Obviously you need a rooster and a hen... But never really wondered about the age of sexual maturity for chickens, lol...

 

[SmartyChick]

I guess it's possible, but he won't be fertile. He will just be "practicing". Mine start crowing and breeding at the same time