Why rooster mate with hen if it is winter and hen is not laying?

[Nenad]

Thanks.

 

[Sara S]

Uhm
well that’s kinda like asking why have “relations” when significant other can’t have kids? Lol it’s their male instinct I guess

 

[Isadora]

Roosters don't necessarily have a specific breeding season, like geese, for example. They're happy to have a go all year round.

 

[Nenad]

Its weird

 

[lomine]

It can also be a dominance thing. That being said, a well behaved, mature rooster should not be spending a lot of time mating hens that aren't laying. Young cockerels full of hormones are another story.