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roosters are usually bigger than hens, their feather colors are sometimes more vebrant depending on the breed, they have larger combs on top, they are more dominet than the hen, they usually have much larger spurs, and they crow
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoTo my taste Chicken is Chicken. Now texture is a different story. A hen is easy to cook and tender. A rooster is tougher and sometimes is not easy to eat if cooked certain ways. But some (like the mass produced) chickens are all processed at a young age so they are at prime tenderness.
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Do chickens mate internal or external?
Eggs are fertilized inside the hen by the rooster. Hens will lay eggs whether they are fertilized or not.
How many hens do you need for two roosters?
usually the ratio of hens to rooster is about 15 hens for every rooster. If you keep them separated an extra rooster is not a problem but in a flock of 24 hens,you will have some squabbling between the dominant rooster and the #2 .
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.
Are hens boys or girls?
Hens are female (girls) and roosters are male (boys).
What are old chickens called?
Old chickens are called hens or stewing hens. These are chickens that no longer produce eggs. Their muscles are tough and need to be stewed a long time to become a delicious treat. They make good chicken soup.
How do you get your rooster to mate with your hens?
rooster
Do chickens mate internal or external?
Eggs are fertilized inside the hen by the rooster. Hens will lay eggs whether they are fertilized or not.
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
What number of hens should a rooster be with?
A good ratio is 1 rooster for every 15 hens. Many farms keep more hens than that and only one rooster, but that keeps him very busy.
Does a rooster do better with a hen?
Yes, a rooster will be happier with hens around.
Is a rooster male?
Yes, a rooster is a male chicken. Hens are female.
How many hens do you need for two roosters?
usually the ratio of hens to rooster is about 15 hens for every rooster. If you keep them separated an extra rooster is not a problem but in a flock of 24 hens,you will have some squabbling between the dominant rooster and the #2 .
Will hens keep a rooster quiet?
Nope.
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.
Is it possible to have 3 hens and get an egg with an embryo inside?
If you only have hens then no it is not possible. You need a rooster with the hens to get an embryo.
Do hens have one partner for their whole life?
No. A rooster will service a whole flock of hens.
What Does It Mean When The Rooster get on the hens back?
When a rooster gets on a hens back, he is breeding her. He pushes down on her back to bring her pelvis up so he can "shoot and score".
