However, this means the rooster-to-hen ratio has been tilted towards hens, with a ratio of one rooster to three hens instead of the historic 1-to-1 ratio. That is pretty significant change.

For the rooster, size matters: How size of hen's comb is linked to ability to lay more eggs. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2012 / 09 / 120904100041.htm ...