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Roosters don't get the hen pregnant but fertilise the eggs inside her. Chickens are born not from a Mother hen but come from the eggs she lays. The egg fertilisation process takes place when the rooster "Mounts" the hen.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoRoosters fertilize the eggs and the females lay them, the roosters do not lay eggs.
Its the same with humans, the females produce eggs and the male fertilizes them.
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∙ 14y agoHe doesn't. First of all, the rooster is a male. And second, chickens do not give birth, they lay eggs.
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∙ 6y agoIt doesn't. It helps a hen give birth, but it can't actually give birth itself.
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∙ 6y agoThe male rooster fertilises a female hen. The hen lays an egg from which a chick will eventually hatch.
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What are the similarities of hen and roosters?
Both are chickens.They both have feathers.
How long is a hens pregnancy?
Hens do not get "pregnant" They produce an egg every 24 hours approximately. That egg may or may not be fertile depending on if the hen has been mated with a rooster in the previous 7 days. The hen will produce the egg with or without the roosters involvement.
How is hen behavior different in a hen house compared to the ratio of roosters to hens?
if the majority is on the roosters,the rooster will fertilize the hen. and in some conditions, the rooster will peck the hens feathers of. the roosters wood constantly be guarding it from coyotes, minks, (ect..)the hens wood constantly try to get away. if the number of hens is less than five or in that area,the hen wood have a hard time laying eggs. more eggs will be layed if influenced by other hens. its tradition to put wooden eggs in the nesting boxes to influence them. on the other hand, if theres more hens then roosters, they will spend time with each one, and fertilizing the hens. its best to have only two roosters, along with two emergency roosters.
How do roosters and chickens have intercourse?
Yes Hens and roosters mate to fertilize the eggs the hen produces
When a hen has been with a rooster is she bred for life?
If you are asking if chickens are monogamous then No. Hens are bred by whatever rooster decides she is close enough and available. In a farmyard with several roosters an individual hen can be mounted by two or three roosters through the course of the day.
Are Hen dangerous?
If the hen has chicks it will be aggressive towards you or roosters are dangerous towards other male roosters.
Can roosters breed with any kind of hen?
Yes,Roosters have been known to breed with any kind of hen.
What is the opposite gender of roosters?
a hen
How long is a Hen?
Hens do not get "pregnant" They produce an egg every 24 hours approximately. That egg may or may not be fertile depending on if the hen has been mated with a rooster in the previous 7 days. The hen will produce the egg with or without the roosters involvement.
Why the hen is cock?
Hens are female: Cocks (or roosters) are male. Thus a hen cannot be a rooster.
If you have two roosters and a hen laying eggs could the chicks come from both roosters or just the alfa?
chicks could come from both roosters as the hen stores sperm and releases it drop by drop as each egg is ready for fertilisation
What are the similarities of hen and roosters?
Both are chickens.They both have feathers.
How do roosters show a hen their interested?
it's commonly known that roosters flaunt their feathers and make loud noises. this attracts a female.
Why do roosters cannibalize hens?
Roosters are not the only ones that do this, in fact it is the hen that will most likely start to eat another dead chicken.
Do roosters need to be separated from the hen and her eggs when hatched?
No. A rooster can stay with the hen and her young at all times. It is best not to introduce a new hen with young to your flock.
How long is a hens pregnancy?
Hens do not get "pregnant" They produce an egg every 24 hours approximately. That egg may or may not be fertile depending on if the hen has been mated with a rooster in the previous 7 days. The hen will produce the egg with or without the roosters involvement.
Do you eat hens or roosters?
we eat the rooster because the hen might have eggs
