rooster

[fred kelso]

I AM SO NEW I DON'T HAVE ANY CHICKENS YET. MY QUESTION IS MUST YOU HAVE A FULL TIME ROOSTER IN YOUR COOP FOR CHICKENS TO LAY.

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

Nope, you don't need a rooster for you hens to lay. The only thing that most roosters are used for are breeding. The roosters will fertilize the eggs. But without a rooster they won't be fertilized. Hens will lay either way. Welcome to BYC!

 

[nurse_turtle]

Roosters have absolutely nothing to do with egg laying. Now, if you want FERTILE eggs that will hatch to make more chickens, a rooster is required. If you are allowed to have roosters where you live, I recommend having one. They are so pretty and make a good flock protector and warning system when predators threaten the coop.

 

[fred kelso]

thank you for that.

 

[fred kelso]

thank you.

 

[Roosterlover5]

A hen doesn't need a rooster to lay eggs she will lay them no matter what.If you want the eggs to be fertile then you would need a rooster.

 

[CorinneP]

A good Laying pellet will do you justice .. Roos are for babies

 

[fred kelso]

thank all of you i did not expect so many responses soon so.