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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Kathie on May 19, 2010, 16:25

Title: Sid becomes a dad
Post by: Kathie on May 19, 2010, 16:25

Hi all,
Can anyone tell me if I need to separate new chicks from their dad when they are old enought to join the flock, or do we just make sure none of their eggs are hatched?  Sorry if I'm not making myself clear, I suppose I'm asking what happens if a chicken is sired by it's grandad?
Thanks in advance
Kathie

Title: Re: Sid becomes a dad
Post by: joyfull on May 19, 2010, 16:31

often in breeding they will mate a hen with her dad or grandad to keep certain traits in, but you shouldn't mate brother to sister.

Title: Re: Sid becomes a dad
Post by: Kathie on May 20, 2010, 10:57

Hi Joyfull,  thanks so much for that info
Kathie