Can a hen lay eggs without rooster and are they safe to eat?

Yes, hens can lay eggs without a rooster!

Here's why:

* Egg production is a natural process for hens. They have the biological machinery to produce eggs, even without fertilization from a rooster.

* Eggs don't need fertilization to form. The egg white and yolk are produced by the hen's body, and the shell forms around them.

* A rooster's role is to fertilize the egg, making it capable of developing into a chick.

Are eggs from hens without roosters safe to eat?

Absolutely! Eggs from hens that haven't been around roosters are perfectly safe to eat. They just won't have a fertilized yolk, meaning they won't develop into chicks.

Here's a quick summary:

* Fertilized eggs: Can be hatched into chicks.

* Unfertilized eggs: Are the ones you buy at the store and eat.

So, enjoy your eggs – whether they came from a hen with a rooster or not!