More eggs with the roo...?

[kybeagle]

My pullets are just now becoming of age to start laying good. I have one that has started which I have picked up an egg from about every 3 days for the last 2 weeks. My question is will hens lay more eggs with a rooster in the flock or not. I've heard some people say yes and others say it doesn't matter!

 

[Mahonri]

Doesn't make a hill a beans difference.

 

[Kittymomma]

Nope, doesn't matter at all---Unless you have too many roos and the hens are getting harrassed all the time and in that case they'll lay less. I like my roos though, they find the girls' treats and fix the nests up just right for them to lay in--pretty too.

 

[gordonburrito]

We have mostly high egg production breeds and they lay every day without a rooster. If there was a difference, it would have to be a few eggs a year. On the other hand, my chickens think I am the rooster and squat for me when they see me coming or when I reach for them. This makes them MUCH easier to catch.

 

[jaimslee4u]

rooster's don't matter... Depends on the breed of the chicken how may they will lay, also if they are younger it may take them a bit to start laying every day!