how many and how long

[78Vette]

So I am not sure if this is the right place but I will ask it anyways. I have 2young roosters that have taken a likin' to a few of my hens. Well I want to know how soon can a rooster start fertilizing eggs? Also how many eggs will be fertilized at once? I am new to this so the more info the better.
Thanks
Adam

 

[silkiechicken]

You'll have to just set eggs and see if the boys are getting their jobs done. As for how many eggs a visit can fertilize, hens store sperm so can hold enough to make fertile eggs up to about 3 weeks post last rooster.

 

[78Vette]

You'll have to just set eggs and see if the boys are getting their jobs done. As for how many eggs a visit can fertilize, hens store sperm so can hold enough to make fertile eggs up to about 3 weeks post last rooster.

Wow did not know that it was that long. Well the like to try every day so I will just have to see how that goes.