Wanting Hens

[GeneralSV]

I'm about to incubate my fertilized eggs and was wondering what temperature I should put it at if I want the majority of the eggs to be females? I've incubated a few times before but the majority of the chicks were males, this time I'm aiming for more female chicks.

 

[BYCforlife]

Temperature doesn't change the gender, sadly.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Temperature doesn't change the gender, sadly.

Yes, they aren’t reptiles.

 

[BYCforlife]

Yes, they aren’t reptiles.

Ah, so what gender is more likely to be born when it's colder? We may be able to figure out what gender is more coldhearted!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Ah, so what gender is more likely to be born when it's colder? We may be able to figure out what gender is more coldhearted!

30°C produces all females, while temperatures below 25°C produce all-male broods. The threshold temperature (at which the sex ratio is even) is 28.5°C.
So males are more coldhearted

 

[BYCforlife]

30°C produces all females, while temperatures below 25°C produce all-male broods. The threshold temperature (at which the sex ratio is even) is 28.5°C.
So males are more coldhearted

Ah, I see! Not too good of an argument when a lizard couple fights.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Ah, I see! Not too good of an argument when a lizard couple fights.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

This is why Biology should be taught in public and private schools.