Fertile Hens?

[bart40330]

How long after a rooster mates with a hen is that hen capable of producing fertile eggs?
In other words, how often does the rooster need to mate with the hen if they are keep seperate?

 

[chickenchickenbulkbulk]

I have been told 10 to 14 days. A friend of mine said he knows for sure 14 days. If you want pure bred chickens, you need to wait a full month IF they have been mixing with other breeds. I hope this has helped. I have asked the same question. DeeJay

 

[swtangel321]

The egg the day after mating should be fertile !!

Like chickenchickenbulkbulk said about 10-14 days a hen can be fertile for.

 

[deerman]

Eggs fertile day after in most , hen can be fertile for 14 day after.

Had peahens lay fertile eggs 2 weeks after the peacock was removed.

 

[muscovy94]

Yes the egg should be fertile day after in most cases. And I agree, the hen can be fertile up to fourteen days.