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can my rooster fertilize eggs

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by carmen chicks, Nov 27, 2011.

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  1. Nov 27, 2011 #1
    carmen chicks

    carmen chicks Out Of The Brooder

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    My Rhode island red rooster is 16 weeks old and i am wondering is he old enough to fertilize eggs. He crows every morning.
     
  3. Nov 27, 2011 #2
    Wolftalk

    Wolftalk Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Im not exacally sure.... physically he probably could, but if he doesnt "mount" your hens your not gunna have fertilized eggs. But if you have hens the same age, when they start laying eggs, he'll start being able to fertilize them. Thats my best guess! Good Luck!
     
  5. Nov 28, 2011 #3
    debid

    debid Overrun With Chickens

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    He's fertile as soon as he's able to mount successfully.
     

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