jord
43 posts
Jan 22, 2006
5:44 AM
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i have a pure white hen that is ten years old she didnt have any eggs last year but to my suprise shes got two this year i thought she was past it.
my question is shall i let her rear them or will it see her off she is still very strong and flies great.
JORD
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nicksiders
361 posts
Jan 22, 2006
2:39 PM
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I would no longer use her as a breeder; if she no longer flys well I would not be using her as a kit bird either.
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Mongrel Lofts
120 posts
Jan 22, 2006
4:30 PM
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Jord,
I wouldn't breed from that white hen, unless you are planning for a wedding release!! HEHEHHEHE Mongrel Lofts
Last Edited by Mongrel Lofts on Jan 22, 2006 4:30 PM
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Mount Airy Lofts
84 posts
Jan 22, 2006
5:03 PM
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I found that the old birds that have gone barren or infertile will fill or laid good eggs in very early season or very late season (breeding). The question I ask myself about these birds is: Am I willing to waste a breeding season with a great breeder on such a bird. If the answer is no, then it is best left unused. If yes, then waste away.
I use my old birds that have gone barren or infertile as fosters. In most cases, I would pair them up with a stock material young bird. This pair would be used as fosters and if any good eggs are laid, I would simply just let them raise it. If not, then their eggs are replace by the ones I am planning on fostering off.
Hope that White Self Hen is as good as she is... I don't find much control in such a color in my family.
Thor
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