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They can start as young as five months old but most breeds normally begin about 8 to 10 months. The hens will not tolerate the advances of the rooster until after the first few eggs have been produced.
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Do chickens have to mate to lay eggs?
Not at all. Chickens do not need to mate to lay eggs, but they must mate in order for these eggs to be fertile, i.e. able to hatch into chicks.
Can a rooster mate with goose?
Chickens are not bound by human moral issues. It is wise to freshen the gene pool every few years by replacing the rooster to ensure healthy offspring. Yes, allow the rooster to mate with his flock.
At what age can a female dog mate?
I personally think that 5 is a good age to mate your dog.
Will a young cockerel mate with an older hen?
I CAN ONLY GO BY WHAT I HAVE NOTICED WITH MY CHICKENS, BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN YES THEY WILL.
What age can you mix chickens?
as soon as they are horny enough
Do chickens mate with chickens?
no, they mate with roosters,(male chicken)
Do chickens have to mate to lay eggs?
Not at all. Chickens do not need to mate to lay eggs, but they must mate in order for these eggs to be fertile, i.e. able to hatch into chicks.
Do roosters want to mate with chickens in the winter mounths?
Roosters always want to mate. Always.
Do chickens live longer if they have a mate?
Yes and much happier
Do chickens mate through their wings?
No, they do so through their 'vent'
How do you tell the sex of chickens without atually sexing the chickens?
Chickens are known as females. Roosters are known as males. Roosters have that giant tale which I believe attracts the mate.
What age do flashlight fish mate?
they mate at the age of nine months
Can a rooster mate with goose?
Chickens are not bound by human moral issues. It is wise to freshen the gene pool every few years by replacing the rooster to ensure healthy offspring. Yes, allow the rooster to mate with his flock.
What is the age that moose are old enough to mate?
Moose can mate at 1.5 years of age
What age do penguins mate?
they mate when their parents leave them.
Age to introduce chickens?
479
At what age can a female dog mate?
I personally think that 5 is a good age to mate your dog.
