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Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Bantymama, Jan 22, 2008.

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  1. Jan 22, 2008 #1
    Bantymama

    Bantymama Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have a mean rooster and i need to get rid of him. He is a beautiful bird but he is just to mean to my roo Roockie. I have a hen i want to breed him with first. They are in the same pen but there is also another roo in there with them. Im going to put them two together in a seperate kennel but how long do i need to keep him with her to make sure her eggs are fertile by him. I have seen him on her a week ago or so but i just what to make sure the other roo didnt get her to.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2008 #2
    BantyChickMom

    BantyChickMom Chillin' With My Peeps

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    To guarantee the top choice rooster is the sire, you need to separate the hen from the other rooster for at least 3 weeks, then put the desired rooster in with her.
     

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