how do i know if the rooster mates?

[chickeneyfoot]

i never EVER see him do it but we are getting fertile eggs?! help!??!?!

 

[Nutcase]

Well if you are getting fertile eggs then why do you need to see him actually mate with the hens?

 

[gryeyes]

Maybe your hens are shy and the rooster respects them, so they go out behind the barn?

Chicken sex is REALLY fast. Less than five seconds.