How does fertilization work

[Chickenheadmate]

I have a rooster that’s been by himself the last couple of weeks due to him wanting to constantly bother the hens wanting to mate. I have a broody hen and no eggs to hatch.
Now..

How long does my rooster have to be with the hens in order for me to have fertilized eggs? If he mates hen A, today, and is100% accurate. (Ideally, for learning purposes).
1. How long until I get a fertilized egg from him mating today? Does it take a few days for his sperm to travel?
2. If he mounts hen A today, will it be enough to keep fertilizing eggs for a few days? (Will it stay in the hens system for a few days and keep fertilizing) Or will he need to visit everyday.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It stays in the system for about 3 weeks if the hen doesn't shake it out.

I would wait 2 days to gather eggs for brooding

 

[Chickenheadmate]

It stays in the system for about 3 weeks if the hen doesn't shake it out.

I would wait 2 days to gather eggs for brooding

So let him visit two days in a row and then he can go back to his pen?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

So let him visit two days in a row and then he can go back to his pen?

Just one day is fine. The hens will either let him breed or shake his stuff out, that's up to them. But he only needs to hit the mark once

 

[Chickenheadmate]

Just one day is fine. The hens will either let him breed or shake his stuff out, that's up to them. But he only needs to hit the mark oncet as

I’ve always notice they fluff their feathers and shake after he mounts them. Is this them shaking it out?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I’ve always notice they fluff their feathers and shake after he mounts them. Is this them shaking it out?

No, I don't think so because mine do too and I have nearly 100% fertility. I think it's a different shake

 

[cherrynberry]

I’ve always notice they fluff their feathers and shake after he mounts them. Is this them shaking it out?

It’s allowing the sperm to travel