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free range hens with no roo

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by california gray, Jul 13, 2018.

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  1. Jul 13, 2018 #1
    california gray

    california gray In the Brooder

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    hello everyone I have 4 hens I assuming they're gonna start laying within 2 weeks. my question is since there is no rooster they gonig to be fine laying?
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2018 #2
    Theladiesandagentleman

    Theladiesandagentleman First world chickens Premium Member

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    Yes. You do not need a rooster for egg production.
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2018 #3
    PirateGirl

    PirateGirl Chicken Lover, Duck Therapist Premium Member

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    Good news! You don't need to have a rooster to get lots of eggs. Your girls will go right on laying without a rooster. You only need a rooster if you want chicks.
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2018 #4
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member 8 Years

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    Your hens will be thrilled not to have a rooster bothering them all the time.
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2018 #5
    BlueBaby

    BlueBaby Free Ranging

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    Hello, and welcome to BYC!
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2018 #6
    Farmer Connie

    Farmer Connie ---CMS--- (Chicken Math Syndrome) Premium Member

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    Free ranging with or without a Rooster is risky. :oops:Everything from threats up above to the neighbors who also free range- their dogs that is. It is healthier for them of course to have fresh ground to pillage and plunder but it is a double edge sword as well.

    Egg production will increase without a Male. Roosters sometimes stress the hens by over breeding. A nervous hen is likely not to produce as consistently as a relaxed hen.
    But, I enjoy having the opportunities that comes with owning males. I breed. Breed a lot. As a supplemental income.
    Not to mention the ambience that a crowing rooster adds to living on a farm. It's just not a farm without a rooster.
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  7. Jul 13, 2018 #7
    KikisGirls

    KikisGirls Enlightened Premium Member Project Manager

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  8. Jul 13, 2018 #8
    Crow-ded house

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  9. Jul 14, 2018 #9
    Pork Pie

    Pork Pie Flockwit Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

    On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping birds - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

    There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

    Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


    This is a useful link relating to guides to read through - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3


    You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

    Best wishes

    Pork Pie
     

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