How long are eggs fertile?

[Rastus Froggy]

How long after a hen is removed from a rooster will her eggs remain fertile? I have a new hen and was thinking of getting her eggs incubated.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

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How long after a hen is removed from a rooster will her eggs remain fertile? I have a new hen and was thinking of getting her eggs incubated.

The correct answer for chickens is no more than 5 days. There can be instances of hens remaining fertile for longer periods but don't bet the farm on it.

Oh that reminds me......

 

[enola]

I have had hens fertile as long as 10 days after the rooster is removed from the flock. That is why us old timers always recommend waiting 2 weeks.

 

[Rastus Froggy]

Thank