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Honest question from a newbie: reproductive habits

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by dfdesigns, Jan 24, 2011.

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  1. Jan 24, 2011 #1
    dfdesigns

    dfdesigns Indigo Ridge Farm

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    How often do roosters attempt to mate with hens in a single day? (I'm just wondering what's normal/average; my rooster seems a bit "randy"!)

    I did kind of poke around the internet for this info, but all the search results that came back made me feel like a pervert... [​IMG]
     
  3. Jan 24, 2011 #2
    sourland

    sourland Broody Magician Premium Member

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    The desires and capability of a rooster know no bound.[​IMG] I once did a search for a website that as soon as I hit the search button, I knew that I had a mistake. Till today my wife still swears I did it on purpose.[​IMG]
     
  5. Jan 24, 2011 #3
    gryeyes

    gryeyes Covered in Pet Hair & Feathers

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    Roosters, taking just seconds to complete the sex act, have a whole lotta energy to initiate many more sexual encounters in a short amount of time. My dominant roo, Carl, will tag as many ladies as he can as they come out the coop door in the morning. I'd guess he gets every third or fourth.

    So, yes, they do it a lot.
     
  7. Jan 24, 2011 #4
    dfdesigns

    dfdesigns Indigo Ridge Farm

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    This is good to know - thank you both for sharing your expertise!
     
  9. Jan 24, 2011 #5
    HEChicken

    HEChicken Overrun With Chickens

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    Quote:[​IMG]
     
  11. Jan 24, 2011 #6
    justtoni44

    justtoni44 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I posted a wanted ad for a buff rooster and got a real suprize when I
    opened the email response...............[​IMG]

    Think I will rephrase it......[​IMG]
     

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