How does a rooster do it???

[yanks26]

Say for instance I have 1 rooster and 15 hens. Does that rooster have to have sex with each hen every day so that each egg she lays is fertile?

 

[JaciesCoop]

If you have ever watched a rooster with 15 hens you will see that's it's not that difficult a chore!

Mine is with 11 hens and stays busy at the deed all day long!

 

[miss_jayne]

no. only every ten to 14 days. the female has a sack that contains the male's deposit.

more than one male can mate a female.

 

[yanks26]

Ok that makes sense. I was just thinking how it mates with every hen every day lol. Thanks for the information!

 

[Marlinchaser]

No, hens can remain fertile for a couple weeks from one mating, however for best fertility they should be mated within 4 days after that, fertility decreases. You may have too many hens for one roo, so your fertility may not be that good anyway. depending where you look recommended 6-10 hens/roo. with 15 you may have some hens that are more willing participants, and some that put up a struggle. Like a typical Male, you may find that the ones that dont want to play may get ignored thus lowering your fertility rate.

 

[JaciesCoop]

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I should have answered the question instead of giving a smarty answer but when I read it all I could picture was "Henry" busy at work. I'm glad someone gave you the correct answer.

 

[miss_jayne]

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well, it doesn't mean he wont try though!

some are more 'amorous' than others.

 

[Guinea Goonie]

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I should have answered the question instead of giving a smarty answer but when I read it all I could picture was "Henry" busy at work. I'm glad someone gave you the correct answer.

Are you using the [ b]...[/b ] in your posts or is this set this way?
just curious, no offense of any kind.