Explain to me...

[Chicks Galore3]

Quote: Yes. (not meaning to jump on you, BTW!) The egg won't start to develop right away, don't know the exact timing though.

 

[Eggcessive]

I sell eggs at a local market. Almost all of my eggs are fertile because i have roosters. No one cares--there is no difference in them. You should collect your eggs every day once they are laid. Please leave your cockerel in with his family to grow up and mature. You will love him later when he matures to protect his flock, find and share food with his girls, give the warning call when there is an intruder or hawk in the air, and he will show each hen where they should lay their eggs. The only reason to remove him is if he turns aggressive to you and your family. Don't worry if he is a little rough with the girls while he is learning.

 

[nipper75]

I know that the embroyo doesn't start to grow unless under a hen or in an incubator..... I guess it's just the thought of it.

 

[Chicks Galore3]

I know that the embroyo doesn't start to grow unless under a hen or in an incubator..... I guess it's just the thought of it.

Yeah, after you get over the first few eggs, it'll be better. Give the eggs to an unsuspecting person and see if they can tell a difference.

 

[coffeychicks]

We have a roo and 18 hens. Our eggs are fertile and we eat them. As for keeping the roo with the girls. Don't desperate them. They will turn to him for protection guidence everything. My roo is about 6 months old when free ranging he finds the.girls goodies ( worms crickets etc) it is awesome

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

I know that the embroyo doesn't start to grow unless under a hen or in an incubator..... I guess it's just the thought of it.

Maybe this will help? This thread shows the only difference between a fertilized and unfertilized egg, if they are not allowed to develop: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/16008/how-to-tell-a-fertile-vs-infertile-egg-pictures

We have one rooster right now and 75 hens. That means that only some of our eggs are fertile. I honestly can't tell the difference between them, and my customers can't either.

It would take 24 hours of 99+ degree temperatures to see any development in a fertilized egg.

 

[nipper75]

Maybe this will help? This thread shows the only difference between a fertilized and unfertilized egg, if they are not allowed to develop: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/16008/how-to-tell-a-fertile-vs-infertile-egg-pictures

We have one rooster right now and 75 hens. That means that only some of our eggs are fertile. I honestly can't tell the difference between them, and my customers can't either.

It would take 24 hours of 99+ degree temperatures to see any development in a fertilized egg.

Yes this does help. Thanks to all you guys I do feel better!!! Thank you friends!!!