How long is it after a roo breeds a hen for her to not be fertile?

[chickenman98]

How long does it take after a rooster breeds a hen for her to not be fertile?

 

[SilkieChickenLover336]

dont use the first 3 eggs! after 3 eggs dont let the rooster mate with her if u dont want fertile eggs.....you can still eat tho even if they are fertile!

 

[Amigatec]

As soon as my hens make that "I just layed an egg" song, my Roo runs down there and wants to make sure that next egg is fertile.

 

[NottinghamChicks]

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From what I have read the eggs are fertile for up to approx. ten days after a breeding.

 

[chickenman98]

I just wondered because I am wanting to breed them with a different rooster.

 

[snowbird]

To be sure I always let the hen lay out after taking the male away. If you want to go by days usually 15 days is considered safe. I have seen game hens taken away from a rooster and lay as many as 15 eggs and have all of them hatch. Don