How many chances?

[Peckedhen]

 

I have a yearling cock paired to a proven three year old hen.  She is one of my best hens and he is a lovely bird but, the eggs have been clear twice now. How many more chances would you give him?  :-/ :-/

[retired]

Are you sure its the cock that is the problem?

[Simeon Turner]

Providing everything is ok health wise then I think it comes down to how much you value him, if he doesn't fill after the third time, I would be tempted to race him and see how he goes on the road.

 

But, I would definately check his health out first i.e. testing, as soon health problem that you cannot see may be in there which could make him infertile either temporary or forever!

[DOVEScot]

I have a yearling cock paired to a proven three year old hen.  She is one of my best hens and he is a lovely bird but, the eggs have been clear twice now. How many more chances would you give him?  :-/ :-/

 

Break the egg and see if the yolk is healthy, if it is I would tend to blame the cock, if the yolk is cloudy then it would indicate a problem with the hen

[bewted]

try him with a differant hen first before you do anything else !!!!

[Peckedhen]

Thanks for the advice everyone.   :)