How long to wait after separating breeding groups?

FreeRanger · Post by **FreeRanger** » Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:03 pm

I was wondering if anyone can suggest how long I should wait before gathering eggs for incubation after separating my breeding groups. My flock has been in a couple groups with a number of roosters all winter. I have just separated them out with a rooster and hens together and want to make sure the eggs are fertilized by the 'right' rooster before incubating. I was thinking a week or so. Any thoughts?

Ontario Chick · Post by **Ontario Chick** » Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:09 pm

I wait a week and then start cracking eggs, this weekend is testing for me, so Frittata on the menu

this may help....
http://poultrytalkontario.net/forum/vie ... f=18&t=758

Ontario Chick · Post by **Ontario Chick** » Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:15 pm

Just a reminder in case you are checking
Infertile

Fertile

FreeRanger · Post by **FreeRanger** » Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:19 pm

Right on. Thanks. I appreciate the link and photos. Thanks Ontario Chick.

Post by **Home Grown Poultry** » Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:50 pm

I waited 3 weeks after setting up my breeding groups before collecting eggs fertilized by the chosen rooster. But I really dont know how long it takes for the new roosters sperm to completely replace the olds roosters.

Post by **Killerbunny** » Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:17 pm

I'd wait a minimum of 3 weeks with chosen rooster.

Doug The Chickenman · Post by **Doug The Chickenman** » Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:35 pm

I wait for three weeks.