How often is a hen receptive to the rooster each month?

[michiele]

All of our chickens are pullets (7-10 months old). We have 6 hens and 1 rooster. As the hens get to laying age, I see them squatting. I read this means they are receptive to the rooster. Once a hen starts laying, is she receptive all month long or just certain times of the month? It seems that mine will do their squatting for a couple of weeks but then stop... I also noticed that one of mine stopped laying and also stopped squatting.

 

[centrarchid]

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Receptive daily and often multiple times within a day. My hens belonging to harems typically are covered immediately after producing each egg. Hens will also submit to more than one rooster during day, especially if males are mature cocks. If a rooster is particularly randy, then hen may be covered by him multiple times during course of day.

 

[Mommy 2 Wee Ones]

My roo is a equal opportunity lover. He will grab what ever hen is close by, and give her love, whether she wants it or no. I have 14 hens & 1 roo, and some of my BO's will squat, my BR, EE & Light Brahma's run for the hills when Owl comes a callin.

And then the chase is on. Especially when my hubby tells Owl "Go Get Some!"

 

[gryeyes]

Yah, there is no "season" in which to plan controlled insemination, like studding out mammals. Once a pullet matures enough to lay, whether she presents herself in a receptive squat or not, her eggs can be fertilized by any mature rooster's efforts.

 

[mississippifarmboy]

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and most likely will be....


just sayin'

 

[silkiechicken]

And then remain fertile with those roosters goods for a reliable 2-3 weeks, and up to about a month or so with slowly declining fertility.

 

[sourland]

Daily at roughly 30 second intervals -

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[Ducks and Banny hens]

Whenever the rooster decides she should be...

Actually, i have no idea.

 

[BirdMan32]

Yep, we have a rooster who is very protective and assertive to his 10 girls. He will mate several times a day sometimes 2 or 3 times with the same hen/pullet.

Sheesh.....this guy.

 

[bobbieschicks]

I don't think my pullets are aware there is a time limit or they would have already protested the multiple matings per day.