Re: Neighbors dog got in my chickens

A_ L _P wrote:

>>
> I was able to give away a beautiful rooster to a man who didn't want
> him for breeding but because, he said, the eggs last longer when they
> are fertilized.  Is that true?

I would be astonished if there was any truth in it, but I also doubt
anyone 
has done any valid research on it.
One of those old wives tales which do the rounds.
Storage of the eggs after laying has so much more affect.

 I sure wasn't arguing!  Lovely man
> with a lovely attitude to chooks, gardening, environment - I knew my
> pretty boy would have a good life.

That is what you need.


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Jill Bowis

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