Breeding Question

[Laceyg126]

We currently have 5 hens, 1 Rooster, and 7 baby chicks we just hatched. If we decide to hatch more, do we have to get a different rooster for the new hatchlings since they would be the first generation from our current rooster?

 

[sourland]

Unless they are from an inbred family there should be no problems with using your old rooster.

 

[Laceyg126]

Unless they are from an inbred family there should be no problems with using your old rooster.

So how many generations can he sire before it's considered inbreeding?

 

[sourland]

Until problems show up. Hard to give an exact number.