One rooster Serama with several hens

The number of male hens is generally determined according to the breeding method, the quality of the breeding rooster and the season, in natural mating, 1 egg breeding rooster can usually match 10-15 hens, 1 meat breeding rooster can usually match 8-10 hens, and in artificial insemination (1 insemination per week), 1 breeding rooster can match 3 or more hens. In addition, the proportion should also be reasonably adjusted according to other factors, the old rooster can be appropriately less matched, the new rooster can be appropriately matched, and in the spring and autumn when the breeder is energetic, it can generally be appropriately matched, and in the summer and winter that is easy to affect the ability to breed, it should usually be appropriately matched.

1. How many hens are suitable for a rooster.

1. The number of matings.

1) Natural mating.

1 egg breeder can generally match 10-15 hens, and 1 meat breeder can generally match 8-10 hens.

2) Artificial insemination.

2. Precautions for breeding.

1) Breeding age.

Most breeds of cocks can be mated at 9 months of age, and hens can be mated 3-4 weeks after the start of production.

2) Breeding ratio.

For the newly cultivated rooster, because of the strong breeding ability, it can be mated with more hens.

Because older roosters usually have a weaker ability to breed, they need to mate fewer hens.

In the spring and autumn when the climate is suitable, if the breeder is energetic, the proportion can usually be appropriately increased, and in the hot climate or cold climate in the summer and winter, the proportion of breeding can be appropriately reduced.

Usually it is necessary to eliminate the roosters and hens that have no breeding value in time, and the sick, disabled and weak breeding roosters should also be replaced in time to ensure the quality of breeding.

2. What is the difference between a rooster and a hen.

1. The shape is different.

1) Rooster: The feathers are bright and colorful, and the feathers on the tail are generally longer.

2) Hen: The feather color is single, it has a slightly dull feather color and shorter feathers on the tail compared to the feather color of the rooster.

2. The cockscomb is different.

1) Rooster: The color of the cockscomb is mostly bright red and relatively large.

2) Hens: The color of the comb is mostly dark red, which is usually smaller.

3. Different postures and personalities.

1) Rooster: Tall, energetic, and aggressive.

2) Hens: Fat and short, usually not as ferocious as roosters, easily frightened, and often cries when frightened.

Natural mating 1 egg breeder rooster can generally mate with 10-15 hens, and 1 meat breeder can generally mate with 8-10 hens.