How long can before I can hatch?

[bigspringshatchery]

I just put my barred Easter egger roo in with my black copper marans hens today. They were in a holding pen bc I bought them with another roo. So how long do I need to wait to make sure all the other Roo won't have any part of the eggs.

 

[clairabean]

I think it is anywhere from 3-10 days. I wait a week.

 

[thebirdguy]

It is my understanding that hens can continue to lay fertile eggs for 3-4 weeks after removal from rooster attentions... I would wait a month to be sure that you were getting the parentage that you want.. There are a couple of threads on BYC that agree with this time frame if you want other opinions..

 

[tornado8070]

My understanding is two weeks after. If you plan on selling the eggs or are peticular about things I would also wait 3-4 weeks.