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Although he can do the act when he is 6 months old, he really needs to be atleast 1 year old before he comes into full adult feathering and conformation, and shows his full genetic potenial. As with any animal you are breeding you only want to breed the best.

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What age are chickens when they begin have fertilized eggs?

It is not up to the hen whether the eggs are fertilized. That is a rooster function. No rooster, not fertilization. If you have a rooster with access to the hens, as soon as they are able to lay, chances are he has done his job and they are fertilized.


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.


Will hens lay eggs without a rooster?

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


Do you need a rooster to get your chickens to start laying eggs?

No, they will lay eggs even if they don't have a rooster. If you want chicks however you have to have a rooster.Yes chickens doo. they start to lay eggs at about 6-8 weeks of age regardless if there is a rooster around or not. if you have a rooster you can not eat the eggs as they may be fertile. in extreem heat or cold chickens may not lay for a few weeks expectialy if the temprature changed quickley. chickens also go cluckey, wich means they want to become a mum. they will sit on the nest if the is a egg there or not and can die if it is very hot. it is then they must be taken of the nest by force. when nesting they can be quite frocious and peek you. they will also do this without a rooster. they are great to have around and make your home feel that little bit better.


How old do you have to be to work at red rooster the chicken shop?

The minimum age requirement to work at Red Rooster is typically 14 years old, however, there may be variations based on location and local laws. It is best to check with the specific Red Rooster location you are interested in working at for their exact age requirements.

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What age do females start fertilizing eggs?

Females don't fertilize eggs it is the male that fertilizes the eggs


What age do female humans start fertilizing eggs?

Females don't fertilize eggs it is the male that fertilizes the eggs


Until what age does a rooster stop growing?

usually at 5 years of age


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.


Can a rooster be to old?

At his funeral, or when he can't chase and catch the hens.


How old to breed hen?

Most hens will begin laying eggs at 6 months of age. If you want to hatch these eggs the hen must have been with a rooster. There is no danger in breeding a hen too early unless the rooster is overly agressive.


What do you mean by unfertilised eggs?

Eggs are fertilized by a rooster, hens do not need a rooster to produce an egg, they will do this with or without mating. Eggs available at the grocery store are produced by hens that never have contact with a male bird. Fresh eggs bought from a farm or roadside stand are likely to have been fertilized since most farms keep a rooster both to protect the hens and to renew stock as the hens age out each year..


What age are chickens when they begin have fertilized eggs?

It is not up to the hen whether the eggs are fertilized. That is a rooster function. No rooster, not fertilization. If you have a rooster with access to the hens, as soon as they are able to lay, chances are he has done his job and they are fertilized.


Do laying hens need a rooster to produce an egg daily?

NO, hens don't need a rooster to lay at ALL. The amount of eggs laid, varys between the Age,Breed, and happiness of the hen. Good layers are Rhode Island Reds,Barbed Rock,Aracona,Americona,and many more. The only need for a rooster when it comes to eggs, is to fertilize them (threw Mating) so a chick will hatch.


Is a cokeral a rooster?

a cockeral is a male chicken under 1 year of age. A rooster is a chicken over 1 year of age. So in the long run, yes, a cockeral is a rooster


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.


Will hens lay eggs without a rooster?

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