how long can a chicken stay firtile

[erik520]

I just lost my RIR male

and I need to know how long will she stay firtile for? both were just under a year old and gitting ready for the first spring laying. she had layed 5 eggs earler this year but none were firtile. can anyone help?
So everone says that thay will keep fertile for 3-4 weeks. Now if she doesn't lay untill it warms up, 2 to 3 weeks or longer. does it start from the time she lays, or when the last conception took place?

 

[The Poultry Peanut]

sorry about your loss...

... I hate losing chickens

 

[Zahboo]

I think up to 10 days, but don't quote that


Sorry for your loss

 

[erik520]

thank you guys, I just hope it warms up some so she will lay. I just hate to know that after all my efforts to raise a flock, that the nabors dog would foil my attempts.maby i'll get lucky. *fingers crossed*

 

[The Poultry Peanut]

I gooooogled your topic and found this web site I hope it helps!!!!!

http://www.msstate.edu/dept/poultry/faq-ans1.htm

 

[MoodyChicken]

Around 2 weeks... but my hen proved that wrong 4 weeks later.

I think it depends on how active the roo is.

 

[Akane]

Most say 3weeks with 4weeks being possible.