I have 16 hens and 2 roosters all 20 weeks old. The hens are now laying a few eggs, but when they get in full swing I will have eggs to sell or give away. The problem is that many of the people who want the eggs (including my wife) do not want fertilized eggs. Either they are vegetarian or just don't like the idea of the egg being a potential embryo. I mainly have the rooster to hear him crow. I may raise chicks and I may not. My question is what can I do with the roosters so I can control whether I have fertilized eggs or not? Isolation seems to be the only solution, but I wasn't crazy about the work and expense of a second coop and run. I could split the current coop and run, but it is just enough for the 18 together.
Any ideas would be welcome.
Any ideas would be welcome.