Risk having just 1 rooster if Breeding?

[chfriedmam]

That's a whole lot of eggs you'll be getting especially having the 55's.

Yes, theoretically, but if I only keep 3 of each type each year, 2 hens and a rooster , and use the others just to replace current layers, it need not be that large a population of adult chickens. And if Inhatch as many as Incan to improve my flock or sell, the eggs won’t be available.

Since neither of these has a SOP tho, I have to decide what I’m breeding for exactly. Egg laying, vigor ,and temperament for sure.

I’m a beginner, my plans change frequently- but I need to make one to stick to for a few years

 

[chfriedmam]

How many hens do you have that the rooster would be breeding? I only keep one rooster for my Cochins.

Just 2-3. I really don’t want him fertilizing my table eggs, bc omit freaks my (18yo!) daughter out. I’ve think I’ve decided to just keep the 1

 

[OneHappyDuckie]

Just 2-3. I really don’t want him fertilizing my table eggs, bc omit freaks my (18yo!) daughter out. I’ve think I’ve decided to just keep the 1

Why does it freak her out?
You should try cooking one fertilized egg and one unfertilized and see if she can tell the difference

 

[chfriedmam]

Why does it freak her out?
You should try cooking one fertilized egg and one unfertilized and see if she can tell the difference

Totally irrational, but it does

 

[Mrs. K]

The least number of roosters you have, the better it works out. I would try and find some other chicken people who are interested in this breed - maybe that state thread? Or your local feed store, or 4-H group. Then if you had a wreck, you could get a back up.

I have had chickens since 2007 - yeah, never had the plan go through!

Mrs K