Turns out Mama is actually a Daddy...

[wberry85]

So keeping the rooster will not affect whether or not we see more blood or meat in the eggs?

If so then I have no problem with letting him stick around...

 

[gritsar]

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The rooster has nothing to do with blood spots or meat spots. That's entirely dependent on the hen's body.

There is no difference in taste, appearance (unless you look hard and know what you're looking for) or nutritional value in fertile eggs vs. unfertile eggs.

Here's some info. on blood and meat spots that should help you:

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/1/egg-quality-handbook/28/blood-spots

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/1/egg-quality-handbook/29/meat-spots

 

[sharol]

I understand that occasionally hens will display roo behavior if there isn't one there. Are you sure he is a he? Picture?

 

[gritsar]

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What you are describing is chickens mating. It's not pretty. However, it does get better once the hens get to laying age. Once they submit, it happens quickly, without a fuss.

IMHO, a rooster should live with his hens. It's where he belongs, protecting them.

 

[wberry85]

Ok I guess we will let him stick around then.

Thanks for the help!