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Technically yes, but no... Meat bird type such as cornish cross (franken-chickens as I call them) most likely would not live long enough to reach egg-laying age. These genetically mutated birds rarely live past 12 weeks of age before either dying of a heart attack or their legs breaking from such accelerated growth. There are many dual-purpose breeds which do not have the large breast meat but the trade off is more leg & thigh meat. These hens can be fertilized. I have a heritage dark cornish rooster and white plymouth rock hens which I hatch my own natural version of "meat-bird" faster growing from the mother's side and larger breasts from the father's genes. You could have an americauna rooster fertilize this cross breed. Hope this helps.
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Can a rooster fertilize an egg by overshadowing a hen?
A rooster can only fertilize a hen by having sexual contact, in the form of a "cloacal kiss". The sperm must be sprayed into the hen's vent by the rooster's papilla, which is located on the back wall of the cloaca.
Does a rooster sit on the egg to fertilize?
No. The rooster has relations with the hen and she lays fertilized eggs
Feminine counterpart of rooster?
The feminine counterpart of a rooster is a hen. Hens are female chickens that typically lay eggs and are raised for their meat.
What is a hen's husband called?
A henwife is a woman that looks after poultry.
How do you get a hen to lay eggs without a rooster?
No, a hen cannot lay a fertilized egg without exposure to a rooster. However, a hen can lay fertilized eggs up to a week after the male is taken out of the flock.
Will a silkie rooster fertalize an isa brown hens eggs?
Yes, cross fertilization between breeds happens all the time. They are all still chickens and if the rooster can manage to properly mount the hen then breeding will take place. Small banty roosters often have an easy time of mounting the larger hens and the mating will produce offspring. It sometimes does not work the other way around. When the rooster is too big for the hen she will not allow the male to mount.
Is a fryer a hen or rooster?
their is no such thing as a hen rooster, a hen is rooster is a male chicken, and a hen is a female chicken.
Is a fryer a rooster or a hen?
their is no such thing as a hen rooster, a hen is rooster is a male chicken, and a hen is a female chicken.
Can you eat rooster?
Yes, you can eat rooster meat. However, it is generally tougher and less flavorful than meat from hens. Rooster meat is commonly used in soups and stews to add flavor.
Do you need a rooster to make a egg?
You do not need a rooster for a hen to lay eggs. A well feed, happy hen of appropriate age will lay about one egg a day. If a rooster is around the eggs will be fertilized and you get more chickens, if not you get yummy eggs to eat.
Does a chicken need a rooster to fertilize each and every egg or does the chicken only need the rooster to fertilize her so she can lay a clutch of eggs so it'll produce baby chicks?
The rooster does not need to fertilize the hen everyday. The rooster deposits a sperm cluster or sperm sac when mating.The sperm live inside the female reproductive system and each time an ovulation occurs (every 24-26 hours in good egg producers) the egg can become fertile. This process continues and matings at 7 - 10 day intervals are necessary to maintain fertility. The rooster does not need to fertilize the hen everyday.
How many chickens can one rooster keep fertilized?
A rooster can successfully fertilize eggs from multiple hens. On average, a single rooster can fertilize between 10 to 12 hens, but this can vary based on the breed and age of the rooster, as well as other environmental factors.
