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Can you still eat eggs that are fertile?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by boshkey58, Aug 4, 2014.

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  1. Aug 4, 2014 #1
    boshkey58

    boshkey58 Hatching

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    I am new to raising chickens..... I just determined that two of my eight chickens are roosters. I am raising chickens mostly for the eggs, so should I keep the roosters? Should I keep one rooster? Can you still eat eggs that are fertile?
     
  2. Aug 4, 2014 #2
    Alaskan

    Alaskan The Frosted Flake 10 Years

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    Fertile eggs eggs are taste just like the other ones. So, no problem there. Two roosters on just 6 hens is a problem.

    One rooster on 6 hens is good.

    Roosters can be fun, and roosters can be a royal pain. You just don't know until it grows up enough so you can see his personality. However, mean roosters make delicious casserole! :D
     
  3. Aug 4, 2014 #3
    sourland

    sourland Broody Magician Premium Member 9 Years

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    There is no problem with eating fertile eggs. They do not start developing until they are incubated. Two roosters with 6 hens will probably result in problems. I would suggest keeping one at the most. Watch them as they mature and keep the one that is least aggressive to the hens and you. A rooster is not necessary in a flock, but it is fun to watch them interacting with their harem.
     
  4. Aug 4, 2014 #4
    iwiw60

    iwiw60 Crowing

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    Two roosters for just 6 hens is one too many I'm afraid...time to cull possibly?
     

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