eggs soon?

[chickensss]

ok so I found out today that my rooster is now mating with the hens.. ugh. so does this mean that my hens r gunna start laying soon? and btw I know that hens don't need a rooster to lay eggs

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Most likely, the hens should start laying soon. At least within a month from now. Hope they start laying soon!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Is your rooster just doing what he wishes and the hens are the unwilling victims, or are the hens giving a nice submissive squat as he approaches and willingly accepting his advances?
Mating on his part is not indicative of the hens' maturity/readiness to lay - but their acceptance of such activity can indicate an approach to that point.

 

[ironwingOne]

I'm thinking it says more about your rooster than it does your hens, if you know what I mean. LOL

 

[chickensss]

@Ol Grey Mare the hens don't squat instantly when he approaches them but when he grabs some of their necks, they don't put up much fight, but some of the others do put up a fight

 

[chickensss]

I'm thinking it says more about your rooster than it does your hens, if you know what I mean.  LOL

hahaha

 

[BayBay Peepers]

I think thats "normal" at that inbetween stage. But if you think he's being too rough and your girls aren't ready you could always separate him a while.