How long will Quail hens remain fertile after removal of roo

[srsmith69]

I've recently culled my birds to the largest 12 hens and 3 roos. I want to set the next round of eggs but want to make sure they are fertilized by the big boys rather than a freezer camper. How long before the old roos influence is out of the hens system?

 

[sonew123]

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about 2-3 weeks. If you are seling pure eggs or chicks go for 3 weeks-I do and have never had a problem-at 2 weeks She was still throwing chicks from the other roo!!!

 

[srsmith69]

Sonew, is this your answer for quail or chickens? Or would it be the same?

 

[sonew123]

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hmmm quail unsure of as I have never had them but chickens for sure...I was cracking eggs on my girls and at day 19 is when I DIDNT have a bullseye from my old roo!! Sorry I didnt notice you posted in the quail ection:-(

 

[jenjscott]

However, even in chickens, unless it is critical, you don't need to wait that long. Most likely the offspring will be from the most recent mating, and in chickens at least, with their "sperm bank", its a last in first out situation, so the new roo would have to be neglecting his duties for the old sperm to have much of a chance.

 

[Friend2Fowl]

I think it's pretty much the same for any bird, though I've read on here that it should be about 10 days

 

[Surehatch]

10 - 14 days should be enough time