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Yes, they are. The ones that produce baby chickens have been fertilized, and the ones that we eat are not fertilized. Ask your grocer about the availability of duck eggs.

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All chickens are egg layers!

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What do chickens eat for protein?

Meat. They will also resort to egg-eating and cannibalism if their diet is deficient.


What are egg laying chickens called?

Layers or Hens.


What chicken breeds can be used in poultry raising?

If you are asking what some of the different breeds of chickens are out there, some egg layers are Rhode Island Reds, Isa Browns, Barred Rocks, Arucanas, among others. Some are meat and egg chickens. Guineas also lay eggs and you can eat them as well.


Are the eggs you eat from chickens or eggs?

They are from CHICKENS OR HENS because an egg can not produce another egg. (They are hens not chickens.)


Do chickens eat egg shell?

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Can you feed chickens tuna fish and egg salad to eat?

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Can chickens eat egg?

Yes, chickens will often eat eggs that get broken in the nest. Additionally, they will eat leftover eggs that are included in food scraps.


What are chickens for?

Chickens are used for egg production and for meat. Some chickens are also used as pets.


How long does it take for a chickens egg to be ready to eat?

You should wait until after is leaves the hen. After the egg is laid eat it.


What bird eats their own egg?

Chickens will eat their own eggs.


Are Brahma chickens good layers?

They will lay a bit but eggs are quite small. I will go with production reds or americana chickens for some great egg laying hens.


Can you eat eggs from interbreeding chickens?

Of course you can. Interbreeding has no effect on the egg as a food source.