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I was chatting to a breeder the other day and he told me that he has a number of cocks that will cover 2 hens at once both producing succesful clutches.

Is this normal for IRNs? I know the male doesn't have a whole lot to do with the incubating and caring for young, but is it common for a male to service two females together?

Curious!!

yeah its possible and can happen . But the thing is that poor cock bird is trying to feed two hens with chicks each, he still has to eat and try to keep them going too.

also there can be problems with the hens as they can be very territorial about both their cages & their mates
& can be very vicious about defending both i personay lost a hen through this once

Thanks for your replies.

I thought there may be territorial issues with the females. I guess it's the type of situation you'd need a big aviary for to even attempt it.