- Oct 18, 2009
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Hi everyone, I am new here, and new to having chickens too!
My daughters class was hatching some eggs last spring, so we decided to take two chicks home to raise.
They are now 4 and a half months old, one is a hen and one is a rooster, and the female just started laying eggs, very exciting stuff! I haven't seperated them, they live in their coop that hubby built together.
How can I tell if they are mating, and how can I tell if I have fertilized eggs or not? Should I seperate them?
I wouldn't mind having a few more, but mostly I just wanted a few to raise for fun and for eggs to eat. I don't want or have room for lots of chickens.
Any advise would be appreciated! Thanks!!
My daughters class was hatching some eggs last spring, so we decided to take two chicks home to raise.
They are now 4 and a half months old, one is a hen and one is a rooster, and the female just started laying eggs, very exciting stuff! I haven't seperated them, they live in their coop that hubby built together.
How can I tell if they are mating, and how can I tell if I have fertilized eggs or not? Should I seperate them?
I wouldn't mind having a few more, but mostly I just wanted a few to raise for fun and for eggs to eat. I don't want or have room for lots of chickens.
Any advise would be appreciated! Thanks!!
