Rooster question

[truflow]

Should a rooster be not related to the hens if you want to breed chicks?

 

[buckabucka]

I think it is fine at first, but eventually you will waft to bring in some new stock. I'm no expert, though!

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Unlike mammals chickens be in-bred and close relatives can be used for breeding. Here's a good thread on it:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/734859/inbreeding-and-line-breeding-poultry

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! You may also want to check out this forum: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/14/breeds-genetics-amp-showing

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

Happy you joined!

 

[drumstick diva]