Would 12 hens to one rooster cause fertility issues?
I'm getting about 37% fertility
Blue orpington rooster probably around a year old, didn't hatch from him last season as was too young.
Hens mixed ages from about 3 years to around a year.
I've trimmed their bums
They're penned up and feed a good quality layer pellet, have grit available. They're laying well just not Fertile, mostly no bulls eyes.
I'm thinking of taking some hens out and leaving say 8?
Some hens showing he's doing his business feather loss on back etc
Help.
I'm getting about 37% fertility
Blue orpington rooster probably around a year old, didn't hatch from him last season as was too young.
Hens mixed ages from about 3 years to around a year.
I've trimmed their bums
They're penned up and feed a good quality layer pellet, have grit available. They're laying well just not Fertile, mostly no bulls eyes.
I'm thinking of taking some hens out and leaving say 8?
Some hens showing he's doing his business feather loss on back etc
Help.