Jan 20, 2018 #1 janz70 Songster Joined Jul 4, 2017 Messages 129 Reaction score 130 Points 117 Location N.E. UK how many hens can a roo successfully mate with without, shall we say causing injury to them or him? Also does: 1 mating = only 1 fertilized egg or does the hen save up the sperm so 1 mating can give many fertilized eggs after the initial mating
how many hens can a roo successfully mate with without, shall we say causing injury to them or him? Also does: 1 mating = only 1 fertilized egg or does the hen save up the sperm so 1 mating can give many fertilized eggs after the initial mating
Jan 20, 2018 #2 Tiana's chickens Songster Joined Dec 7, 2017 Messages 947 Reaction score 1,057 Points 242 It differs for the type of rooster but I'm pretty sure the ratio on average is about 1:10. After 1 mating the hen can lay fertile eggs for about 2 weeks
It differs for the type of rooster but I'm pretty sure the ratio on average is about 1:10. After 1 mating the hen can lay fertile eggs for about 2 weeks
Jan 20, 2018 Thread starter #3 janz70 Songster Joined Jul 4, 2017 Messages 129 Reaction score 130 Points 117 Location N.E. UK thankyou