Rooster for egg laying?

[Pappe chicks]

I'm sure this has probably been answered before but I was wondering... Do you need a Rooster for your hens to lay eggs?

 

[Odelia]

No rooster needed for eggs. Only if you want to hatch chicks.

 

[gatorshark75]

I'm sure this has probably been answered before but I was wondering... Do you need a Rooster for your hens to lay eggs?

no you do not need a rooster for hens to lay eggs. you only need a rooster if you want to have chicks. but a rooster does have a job he is to protect the hens from danger and keep order in the flock. i had a rooster before i ever had my first hen just because i like to hear the crowing in the morning. but be careful if you have a rooster they can get mean so if you have children id keep him in a pen unless hes a real docile roo like mine is well like all of mine are i only keep the laid back ones

 

[Pappe chicks]

Thank you so much for your reply.

 

[gatorshark75]

Thank you so much for your reply.

no problem any time and if you have any questions feel free to ask if i dont know the answer i will help you find it

 

[gatorshark75]

and welcome to BYC

 

[Ren2014]

Hello and

 

[TwoCrows]

X2..no rooster needed. Those eggs will come down the pipe reguardless of whether you have a roo or not. BUT...they do make good protectors and keep the hens from picking on each other. But if you don't want one or can't keep one, no problem!

Have you stopped by our learning center here on BYC? Lots of good reads on all aspects of keeping poultry...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Welcome to BYC and enjoy all your adventures!

 

[Telecaster68]

Roosters are not necessary, but it's a great experience to watch them interact and associate with the hens.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!