How long?

[KsKingBee]

I recently brought home a mature hen that had been free ranging with mature cocks. Now that she is in a pen with a different cock, how long will the semen from the last cock last?

 

[zazouse]

I have always heard 3 weeks and i know 2 weeks for sure.

 

[KsKingBee]

Thanks for the reply Zaz! I figured two weeks like for most fowl but didn't know for sure. She is in with the black shoulder cocks, or was, I had to put one of the BS cocks in the doghouse for being mean to everyone in the pen. I will try putting him back in a few days to see if his demeanor changes.