Can a Roo of one breed fertilize the egg of another?

[NewChic13]

No sure how to word this...but here it goes...

If you have a Silkie Rooster but all the hens are different (sexlinks, or productions) can he still fertilize the eggs and successfully have them hatch? Basically can you crossbreed different breeds?

Thanks!

 

[Chick Charm]

Yes. Any and all.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Yes, different breeds can breed together. That's why if you want purebreds you need to build them separate housing.

 

[pgpoultry]

Heavens, my boys fertilize anything that walks, flies, sits or hides.

as far as a rooster is concerned (even if he is a tiny Serama) any hen is fair game and he will mate with and successfully fertilize them all (provided that he isn't just too small to 'make contact' as it were.)

 

[Debbi]

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X 2!! Look at dogs. They don't care if the girl is a Doberman or a Poodle, if it's there and ready, it gets bred. Hence, mutts. Same with chickens.