fertilization

[bobbyjoeokla]

I have three hens and one rooster they are eight month old RIRs but ive noticed when I use my eggs only one third are fertile is this naturale? Will my rooster Larry ever get caught up? I appreciate any help,info and input.

 

[gryeyes]

He's still young. He probably has a favorite....

 

[donrae]

Just to check, how are you determining fertility?

 

[LukensFarms]

That sounds pretty rare. Have you tried incubating them?

 

[bobbyjoeokla]

i determine fertility by the blood like spot in the egg when I crack it

 

[bobbyjoeokla]

That sounds pretty rare. Have you tried incubating them?

I havent incubated any eggs yet im hoping to get a small incubator and give it a try in the spring

 

[bobbyjoeokla]

Just to check, how are you determining fertility?

I determine fertility by the blood like spot in the egg when its cracked. Is this correct or did I make another mistake?

 

[donrae]

Blood or meat spots aren't indicators of fertility. Check out this thread, she has some good pictures. It really takes a practiced eye to tell if an egg is fertile.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16008


With your roo to hen ratio, and the age of your birds, my thought is all your eggs are fertile.

 

[LukensFarms]

I would agree that you have fertile eggs. Build your own incubator and see. We will guide you through the process.

 

[bobbyjoeokla]

Blood or meat spots aren't indicators of fertility. Check out this thread, she has some good pictures. It really takes a practiced eye to tell if an egg is fertile.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16008


With your roo to hen ratio, and the age of your birds, my thought is all your eggs are fertile.

thanks so much for the pics and info studying todays eggs i think all were fertile I actually took Larry a treat and told him to keep up the good work