Separating chickens to get purebred eggs?

[jaybirds3]

Hi!

I am new here, but love the site!

I have several breeds of bantams in a mixed flock. I would like to separate some pairs out to get purebred eggs to hatch. How long would they have to be separated in order for any previous sprem to be eliminated? So far, we have just been eating the eggs, but this year I would like to incubate some eggs.

Thanks for any info!

~Jean

 

[Nikkumz]

I believe sperm can stay in the hen for up to two weeks...Not positive but i have heards this :

 

[scbatz33]

minimum 2 weeks......4 weeks to be safe. Unless you tell folks there is a possibility they aren't 100% pure. But then, that defeats the purpose, doesn't it?

 

[mmaddie's mom]

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agreed!
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[midget_farms]

Yup - 4 for sure - Especially if you plan to sell them as pure breed hatching eggs.

 

[Katy]

I always wait 4 weeks.

 

[crazygoatlady915]

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Yup

 

[sourland]

If you are hatching for yourself and don't mind the possibility of a crossbred 3 weeks. If you are selling eggs or do not want to deal with the occassional mutt, 4 weeks.

 

[peacockfarmer1]

i agree with everyone else i think 3 to 4 weeks is good

 

[Luke13:34]

I'm gonna agree, too, just so I'll look smart and cool!