Rooster sperm washout period

[saracarver3]

I know there’s a couple posts about this already, and what you read says 2-15 weeks for rooster sperm to dissipate. But I’m curious if anyone has personal experience. I have all my birds together right now, but in a month or so I want to breed certain birds with a specific rooster, and I was hoping to avoid mixed breed chicks. Pics of my flock below. One after the hurricane with a coop rescue.

Thanks! Sara

 

[3KillerBs]

I had 4 black hens to prove that 3 weeks isn't always long enough.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/why-are-we-black.1466402/

 

[saracarver3]

I had 4 black hens to prove that 3 weeks isn't always long enough.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/why-are-we-black.1466402/

I read the thread…I see. Well that’s no fun having to keep them separate so long!

 

[3KillerBs]

I read the thread…I see. Well that’s no fun having to keep them separate so long!

Yes.

I have 12-week-olds I have to get out of my pen quickly before I screw up my breeding plans for my February hatch.