How long does it take for a new rooster to mate with hens?

[hysop]

Are your chickens laying eggs now?

If hens are laying eggs I’ve noticed a rooster be super interested after the stress of a new place wears off. I would say a week or two just to gauge off of something but like mentioned it could be more or less.

 

[VlkStinu]

A white ring with a transparent empty center is not fertile.
If there is a little white dot in the center of the ring, that is the bullseye, meaning it is fertile.
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Awesome, thank you for the clarification!

 

[VlkStinu]

Are your chickens laying eggs now?

If hens are laying eggs I’ve noticed a rooster be super interested after the stress of a new place wears off. I would say a week or two just to gauge off of something but like mentioned it could be more or less.

Yes, they are laying at the moment. Seeing how he slowly approaches them, I would say a couple more days and hopefully, he will go for it. Thank you for your replies!

 

[VlkStinu]

Okay yes, they are plenty old enough. Then now you must just wait. He will get the memo eventually, he just needs to settle down.

Thank you!

 

[Tre3hugger]

Awesome, thank you for the clarification!

You're welcome!

 

[samanthaoverton]

I introduced my rooster back in November..had to give my mother 4 hens. These girls were beefy and would run after him whenever they saw him attempting to do his business with my leghorns. They were barred rocks and what I assume were black Orpingtons. It's hard to go about your business when you have four cockeral blockers

 

[VlkStinu]

I introduced my rooster back in November..had to give my mother 4 hens. These girls were beefy and would run after him whenever they saw him attempting to do his business with my leghorns. They were barred rocks and what I assume were black Orpingtons. It's hard to go about your business when you have four cockeral blockers

Haha, that's a funny image. My hens seem to avoid the rooster for now, so hopefully they will be more open in the upcoming days.

 

[Spanielkiss]

My rooster “Roger” took less than 24 hours to mount my 9 month old hen . She seemed quite happy about it . He is a lovely boy so gentle and started looking after the girls immediately . He escorts them to the nesting boxes and waits for them at the door . I really never wanted a rooster but i love him

 

[VlkStinu]

My rooster “Roger” took less than 24 hours to mount my 9 month old hen . She seemed quite happy about it . He is a lovely boy so gentle and started looking after the girls immediately . He escorts them to the nesting boxes and waits for them at the door . I really never wanted a rooster but i love him

Oh, that is so sweet! My rooster has a great character as well - he is gentle and friendly, which is wonderful! I was a bit worried about rooster being too rough on the hens, but all seems very smooth and they really get along. They seem to have calmed down as well - no more bullying and quarrels between them, which is great.

 

[Tonyroo]

A new rooster in a existing flock will be integrating with the flock. Takes about a month or 2 for the hens to respond to him. By the 3rd month you should see fertility in the eggs.