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6. No roosters required for hens to lay eggs. I prefer my eggs unfertilized and my ladies are happier

Thu Feb 27, 2025, 04:08 PM

Feb 2025

without a rooster. No bugs or hoppers in my yard either.

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Sorry, you're about to pay even more for your eggs [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2025 OP

I guess we haven't gotten to Day One yet on the trumpian calendar BOSSHOG Feb 2025 #1

Egg prices at my Costco are up 16% since the end of January. flashman13 Feb 2025 #2

Two hens will provide enough eggs for a family of four each week. Autumn Feb 2025 #3

I'm dumb but doesn't one need roosters to impregnate hens ? kimbutgar Feb 2025 #5

Thank you ! kimbutgar Feb 2025 #7

Here's what I found out when I googled the same question (not pretty) CTyankee Feb 2025 #8

Yikes no wonder we have bird flu! kimbutgar Feb 2025 #12

Even though it costs $ to raise hens Farmgirl1961 Feb 2025 #9

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