I figured there was no way I sexing a bird through a egg but was kinda just asking random questions that popped in my head since its my going to be my first time hatching. But thanks anyway I didn't think anyone would respond.
Roosters don't determine the sex of their offspring; the hens do. Just to let you know. The hen is the one who has the two different genes, and the male has two of the same, if that makes sense. It's like how in humans, the male has xy and the female has xx, except for chickens the genders are switched. So the hen would have the 'xy' and the rooster would have the 'xx'. I hope that makes sense.
Yes I'm waiting for a hen to go broody, but we are in Ohio so it won't be a long ride. But I think I am going to order from papas poultry instead, I've heard good things about their hatching rates.
Thank you, I'm only doing it because that's the only way I can get somewhat fertile eggs. But I do understand the risks of doing it. I want a hen to go broody but not right now! Its VERY hot out and I think my hen decided now to go broodyBaileyMChicks - Wow, that's exactly the opposite of other livestock! I figured it must be something like that, for the ratios to be so close (if the article I read is to be believed!), thanks for explaining....
I just started my first incubation of shipped eggs, day 1From what I read, shipped eggs do come with some risks, but it was the only way to get the birds I want, plus I thought it would be a fun project to build a bator....You just have to weigh the pros and cons in the individual situation....
Best of luck Jenna14Chicken! Post if you do set some eggs
