Hi, I am not certain I am posting in the correct thread.couldn't figure it out. So here goes.................... I know that to clear my hens out for breeding I should seperate them for three weeks. What I do not know is, when I put the rooster in......how long will the eggs be fertile if I remove him after two or three weeks?????????? Is it just for the period of time he is wih them.or does the sperm stay active for a longer period of time. Thank You
Well.. I think I understand what you are trying to do.. You are trying to fertilize pure breed hens, with a pure breed rooster of the same breed. But your hens have been with other roosters. If that is a correct statement, then you can introduce your rooster to your hens as soon as you seperate your breeds, but the eggs won't be pure until after about 3 weeks. If you are just trying to get unfertile eggs, then removing your rooster for about 3 weeks will work.
OK, thank you, Reread my post and did leave a lot out...................... I want purebred eggs... I think I should post in the mornings when my brain is clicking a little better....... The second part was just curiosity.....if the roo is removed..will eggs still be fertile for a period of time. Got my answers. Thank you for helping me think
