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No. A human female equivalent of an egg would be a period ecept hens lay eggs a lot more regularly. If there was a rooster present then the eggs that the hens laid would sometimes contain a foetus
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∙ 14y agoNo. Absolutely not. Most hens raised as egg producers have never come in contact with the male of the species. Large hatcheries who specialize in laying hens cull or separate the cockerels the day they hatch and only the layers are kept and shipped out. Many farms keep only hens for egg production as roosters are often used for meat. The hens lay the eggs daily whether the rooster is present or not. Jadeacres answer is ABSOLUTELY accurate. To add: While cockerels have viable sperm as early as 14 weeks of age (3 months), they don't alter their behavior and try to mate until they're 6-8 months old. Pullets, on the other hand, start laying their eggs at 5-6 months of age (depending on the breed). Generally, though, they will rebuff the males until they are 10 months old. So, you won't get fertilized eggs until after that.
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∙ 12y agoYes. Hens do not need a rooster to produce eggs. Most of the eggs sold in stores are non fertile eggs and the hens have been raised, never setting eyes on a rooster.
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∙ 15y agoA rooster is male. Egg-laying is strictly a female capability.
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∙ 10y agoYes, but they will not hatch without fertilization from a rooster.
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∙ 13y agoYes it will. But it will not actually hatch. So you can eat. Itis not just a dead Chiken.
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∙ 15y agoSure they will. They just wont be a fertile egg. in meaning they wont hatch.
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∙ 12y agoA hen. Roosters dont lay eggs. They are males.
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∙ 15y agoYes, they will.
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Why do hens lay eggs without yolks?
All eggs have yokes, this is the nucleus of the cell. However, hens lay eggs without fetuses inside when the eggs are not fertilized by a male rooster.
Do you need a rooster for hens to lay?
No. Chickens will lay perfectly good eggs without a rooster. In fact, many people prefer not to keep a rooster, because they don't want to find a fertilized egg that was a little too far along.
Does chicken lay eggs without rooster?
NoAnd it's called "Laying" not "Laying on"Cockerels don't lay eggs, so improve your question by saying "Is there a breed of hen that does not lay eggs.I think he/she was asking if there is a breed of chicken that doesn't go broody, and the answer to that is yes alot of chickens have been bred not to go broody (ex.leghorn)
Do you need a rooster to produce eggs?
NO, hens lay eggs without roosters at all. The only thing roosters do for eggs, is fertilize them (Threw Mating) so that a chick can hatch.
Can rhode island chickens lay eggs without a rooster?
Yes All chickens will lay eggs without the need for a rooster. All a rooster does is fetilize the eggs, it does not induce the hen to lay an egg, she will do this anyway.
Why do hens lay eggs without yolks?
All eggs have yokes, this is the nucleus of the cell. However, hens lay eggs without fetuses inside when the eggs are not fertilized by a male rooster.
Do you need a rooster for hens to lay?
No. Chickens will lay perfectly good eggs without a rooster. In fact, many people prefer not to keep a rooster, because they don't want to find a fertilized egg that was a little too far along.
Can a hen lay eggs without a rooster and are they safe to eat?
My hens are never left with a cockeral or rooster as I own only hens (except from my chicks) and the eggs are definitely safe! :)
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
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.
Do you have to breed a chicken for it to lay eggs?
No, hens will lay wether they be with a rooster or not
Does having a rooster make hens lay bigger eggs?
They eggs are the same size as if there is no rooster in the flock.
Do chickens have to have cockrels to make an egg?
No, only if you want fertile eggs. The hens will lay without a rooster.
Can a hen produce eggs without sex?
Absolutely yes. A hen does not need a rooster to produce eggs, she only produces fertile eggs when a rooster is involved. Many farm flocks do not have a rooster among the flock and egg production does not suffer in the slightest. A rooster job is to protect the flock and mate with the hens to produce offspring but the hens will continue to lay eggs with or without him.
Does chicken lay eggs without rooster?
NoAnd it's called "Laying" not "Laying on"Cockerels don't lay eggs, so improve your question by saying "Is there a breed of hen that does not lay eggs.I think he/she was asking if there is a breed of chicken that doesn't go broody, and the answer to that is yes alot of chickens have been bred not to go broody (ex.leghorn)
What the roosters does in the farm?
He makes hens eggs fertile. Hens lay eggs without a rooster, so unless you want more chickens, you do not have to have a rooster around. Roosters tend to be bad tempered and actually hens lay MORE eggs without a rooster around. Roosters are constantly bothering the hens for sex and are very aggressive about it so the hens get quite frazzled about it. Roosters can sometimes pluck all of a hens feathers out chasing her around grabbing her for sexual purposes. They also crow loudly before dawn breaks every morning for about half an hour. You can always get more hens at a hatchery.
How Do chickens lay infertile eggs?
As long as there is no rooster around to mate with the hens, you will not receive fertile eggs.
