Rooster's gone, how long will the eggs be fertile?

[willkatdawson]

I rehomed my BR roo on Monday afternoon. How long will the hens he mated with have fertile eggs?

 

[speckledhen]

In my experience, about two, maybe two and a half weeks. Could go to three weeks, but any longer would be rare.

 

[gallo34]

http://www.poultry.uga.edu/tips/07 2000 HB tip J M M.PDF