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No. Roosters from the same clutch of eggs will mate with hens from the same batch with little or no genetic problems in the first few generations. It is always a good idea to renew or refresh the genetic line every few years just to ensure that problems do not arise. Unlike humans, animals are not bound by moral constraints when it comes to mating.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoA rooster can be bred to hens from the same mother.
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Almost all family farms, back in the day, kept only one rooster. One was adequate and the farmer didn't have to put up with the fighting that would have resulted from having more than one rooster.
However, a farmer might trade roosters with with other farmers from time to time. This would help to keep the gene pool of the next generation of chicks diversified. However, In many barnyards there were lots of chicken family pairings that all turned out well enough to help feed the family.
Modern breeders, though, wishing to keep improving the genetics of their birds, use many roosters. They do have to keep them separated though.
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∙ 15y agoYes. Roosters eat exactly what hens do. Even laying MASH is fine as the extra protein and calcium are fine for the rooster.
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∙ 15y ago...yes... it is the same animal, you wouldn't worry about cooking a male pig differently from a female one would you?
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Will it hurt for a rooster to eat layin pellets?
No The laying mash or pellets are fine for the rooster. There really is no way to stop the rooster from eating the same things you feed the hens other than keeping them separated. My hens are fed laying crumble all year long and the roosters thrive on it.
Explain the difference between organic eggs free range and free run eggs vs supermarket eggs?
Confusing isn't it. Lets get this cleared up for you.Certified Organic eggs are eggs from hens who are fed a diet of organic foods. Grains that have not been grown with chemicals and the hens are not treated with medications. "Organic eggs" does not always mean the hens are free range or even free run. Organic eggs can come from chickens kept in cages all their life. They are just not fed with foods that have insecticide or chemical fertilizers applied while growing.Free range eggs. These eggs are collected from hens who have the run of the yard and can forage outside in fields and bushes. Free range means exactly that, the hens are free to go where they wish, free range hens sleep in a chicken coop at night safe from predators but are allowed out during the day to supplement their food with whatever they can find. Not all free range eggs are "organic" The free range hens can be fed with medicated grains, treated with health preventative medicines and can also eat greenery treated with chemical fertilizers, which makes them NON organic.Free run eggs. Sounds a bit like free range but there is a big difference. Free run eggs are from chickens who are not kept in cages but who are kept in large barns. These hens are allowed to roam around the interior of the barn but do not have access to fresh air, fresh food and greenery.
How do the queen bee eat the royal jelly?
The queen doesn't eat royal jelly, she has nectar, same as the other bees. Royal jelly is fed to all young larvae. After a couple of days worker larvae are fed a mixture of pollen and honey, but queen larvae are fed royal jelly right up to the time they pupate.
Are battery-farmed hens healthier than free range hens?
The average life-span of a Battery hen is one year if they are lucky. Many are starved by farmers to gte them to lay more eggs, others die when they have there beaks removed as chicks. Visit RSPCA for more info.
How many pounds of food does a cat eat monthly?
This really depends on the quality of the food the cat is fed on, also how much food the cat eats in a day (the lower quality the food, the more the cat will eat). For a cat fed on a premium-quality wet cat food, it would probably eat approximately 15lbs of food per month.
Will it hurt for a rooster to eat layin pellets?
No The laying mash or pellets are fine for the rooster. There really is no way to stop the rooster from eating the same things you feed the hens other than keeping them separated. My hens are fed laying crumble all year long and the roosters thrive on it.
What are fast food animals fed?
The same food all the other animals are fed.
What is the lifestyle of a rooster?
A rooster's lifestyle totally depends on what type of flock he is in and the expectations of his owner.Commercial chickens:In the egg laying market, roosters are only needed to produce the hens that will lay the eggs. He is in housing similar to the broiler market.For the broiler market, roosters are only needed to produce the chicks that will be sent to market between 7 and 9 weeks of age. The roosters are kept in long houses that are crowed with thousands of hens. For each rooster, there are about 25-30 hens. The job of the rooster is to mate, and the job of the hen is to lay the eggs for the next generation. It is a crowded, stressful, dusty and rather boring existance.For the home flock, roosters have better options.They can be kept in coops or houses with runs with a small flock of hens or a fairly large group. Basically these are dirt floored with food and water provided daily. Their job is to mate with the hens whenever they can catch a hen.They can be pasture raised with unlimited access to grasses and insects and they might have supplemental feed or grain. Water is available. Again, their job is to mate with the hens.Roosters are pretty. They can be raised as the family pet with all the luxuries the owner can afford to give.There is still the role of the fighting cock. Good looking roosters are singled out, raised alone with minimal shelter, fed a high meat diet and will eventually be used in a life or death battle in the fighting ring.
What are hens fed?
Hens that are kept in barns for most of their lives are fed crushed/milled grains mixed with animal-based proteins and mineral supplements. It's important that hens receive adequate calcium and phosphorus for good egg production and to keep the hens healthy.
What food scraps do hens eat?
Hens will eat most foods that humans eat, however there are certain foods they should not be given. Many people feel they should not be fed meat for health reasons, such as passing on diseases, but left to their own devices chickens will eat meat and at times resort to cannibalism Citrus, potato peels, tea, coffee, salty and sugary food, or rotten food should all be excluded from a hen's diet, and if hens are kept for their eggs, foods should be avoided that have strong odours as those will be passed on to the eggs.
What to feed kids?
Depends what you mean by Kids? Children of young ages can be fed the same food as you mashed up into baby food. Daniel
How does one care for a single rooster in winter months?
Feed enough food to keep it fed, put a heat lamp in a larger pen or a light bulb in smaller one(for heat). Keep the pen or cage clean and dry.
What kind Of a food gives you more energy to more energy to run?
Grams is the best food to improve running. Horses are fed with it for the same purpose.
What can be done if a ferret is is fed dog food?
As long as the ferret ate a little, it will be okay. A ferret fed dog food continually will die. Ferrets need to be fed ferret food only.
Explain the difference between organic eggs free range and free run eggs vs supermarket eggs?
Confusing isn't it. Lets get this cleared up for you.Certified Organic eggs are eggs from hens who are fed a diet of organic foods. Grains that have not been grown with chemicals and the hens are not treated with medications. "Organic eggs" does not always mean the hens are free range or even free run. Organic eggs can come from chickens kept in cages all their life. They are just not fed with foods that have insecticide or chemical fertilizers applied while growing.Free range eggs. These eggs are collected from hens who have the run of the yard and can forage outside in fields and bushes. Free range means exactly that, the hens are free to go where they wish, free range hens sleep in a chicken coop at night safe from predators but are allowed out during the day to supplement their food with whatever they can find. Not all free range eggs are "organic" The free range hens can be fed with medicated grains, treated with health preventative medicines and can also eat greenery treated with chemical fertilizers, which makes them NON organic.Free run eggs. Sounds a bit like free range but there is a big difference. Free run eggs are from chickens who are not kept in cages but who are kept in large barns. These hens are allowed to roam around the interior of the barn but do not have access to fresh air, fresh food and greenery.
What food was fed to rats in the Fredrick Hopkins first experiment?
The food which was fed to rats was water and food containing: carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals.
Do goldfish catch there food?
In the wild, this would be how they would eat. In an aquarium environment, they are primarily fed pellets or flakes, so they would not catch their food in the same way.
