Roosters/Breeding

[Teresaann24]

So at what age does a rooster become less of a breeder? I have two roosters who are 4 years old and since they have been 7 months old I have gotten fertile eggs from their hens. I am just wondering when I should start getting some new roo's to replace them.

ALSO I was wondering this...In colder weather and less light days hens quick laying or slow their laying. Does a roo quit breeding? Does him mounting his hens and fertilizing their eggs less?

 

[Pinky]

My roosters slow down on mating in the winter. My hens slow down on egg laying too. A few of my older hens stop laying in the winter, but they start again when spring arrives.

 

[Teresaann24]

good to know I really didn't know if a roo slowed down on mating or now in the winter.

 

[Pinky]

I don't know how long roosters are fertile but I have two that are 6 years old and they still mount the hens.