REDCHEQHEN Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 We have a 14 year old cock proudly sitting a fertilised egg - his first in 2 years(and only the one out of two laid) He has the nickname 'Pork Pie', as he has 5 firsts from Melton Mowbray! He is an old cock given a perch for life in the stock loft, we didn't expect him to fill an egg despite him being paired to a younger hen - his last youngster - a cock - is also in the stock loft and was a late bred (a warmer weather youngster) However is 14 a bit old to be bringing the youngster up - should it be fostered?What's your opinion?
OLDYELLOW Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 if only one he be fine , then next eggs might both be full
Henrik Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 Leave him alone, he,ll feed the baby no problem, I,ve an old cock, 17 this year and he reared 4 last year without a problem
andy Burgess Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 i.m.o. he will benefit from it Sue , best of luck with the off-spring .
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