When males ARE around and an egg is fertilized by a male, an embryo is formed, a fetus develops, and a new chick or dude is born after about nine months. In order to prevent the excesses of the roosters as well as its effect on the productivity of the hens, the proper ratio of one rooster to about twelve hens would be maintained while in a separate apartment or coop. Do you see the lovely and flamboyant dance that I do just for you. It is to be noted that the roosters would always want to have sex with the hens. I just gave my beautiful roo away because the act looks so violent to me. However, they mating will not necessarily make the hens lay eggs. If your hen goes broody, she will lay a clutch and set on them herself for three weeks until they hatch.
