Roosters

[Melbrino]

How old does a dominecer rooster have to be to successfully breed hens for raising chicks.
Mine are 5 months old now

 

[Pork Pie]

Probably around now. I'd suggest searching for checking egg fertility in yolks when u crack them. Check threads here on BYC to see how to recognise evidence of egg fertility.

All the best
Ct

 

[drumstick diva]

CTKen gave you the best advice, if there is a clear bulls eye on the yolk, eggs are fertile.

 

[N F C]

Here's a link with pictures of fertile/infertile eggs:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/16008/how-to-tell-a-fertile-vs-infertile-egg-pictures

Hope that helps.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Melbrino]

Thank you all. That helps. I am not relying on them to breed my hens right now. I have them separated but a friend of mine had his rooster die so I am giving him one of them and I now have confidence he will do the job

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC. Good luck with your rooster.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[KeyFlock]

I'm glad you joined us!!