What to do with unwanted roosters?

[blueshirt8876]

I would not like to share my exact location, and also I think I might have family members to give it to. Plus, I don't exactly yet know if they are roosters yet, so...

 

[featherz]

Umm, and what's the problem with fertilized eggs? they don't look any different than unfertilized eggs..

 

[Ksane]

That's what I'd like to know? What's wrong with fertilized eggs....? The babies aren't growing in there until the eggs are kept at 100 degrees for several days. It's like a state of suspended animation until then.

 

[blueshirt8876]

Well, I don't want a mean rooster, and I heard your not supposed to eat fertilized eggs.

 

[lclough1998]

Fertilized eggs are just as yummy as the unfertile type. Plus you can hatch your own if you get a broody hen. 21 days is all it takes..

 

[Anna_MN]

There is nothing wrong with eating fertilized eggs. There is no nutritional difference between a fertilized and non fertilized egg- I would know because I eat them on a regular basis and I'm still alive and healthy. Do some research on the Internet, you will find a lot of info on the subject! This website is also a great tool for learning about chickens. More than likely if you sell the roosters, whoever buys them will butcher them too. Buff Orpingtons are a good eating bird. Having a rooster is good for keeping your flock in-check and protecting them. They are constantly on the look out for predators. Craigslist is a good way to get rid of unwanted birds as well.

 

[blueshirt8876]

What are the disadvantages and advantages of fertilized eggs?

 

[blueshirt8876]

Also, I don't think I want any more chickens. That's another disadvantage of having roosters

 

[keesmom]

Also, I don't think I want any more chickens. That's another disadvantage of having roosters

As long as you collect eggs daily I don't see what the problem is. You won't get any more chicks unless a hen decides to go broody and finds some eggs to sit on for 3 weeks.

There's also no difference between eating fertilized vs unfertilized eggs.

 

[blueshirt8876]

If a hen goes broody, could I take the eggs from her?