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In some flocks as many as 10 hens or more will use a single laying box or nest. Depending on the size of the box it is not uncommon to see two birds nesting at the same time otherwise they will wait their turn and deposit an egg right after the box is vacated.
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How many chickens can be kept in a 10' by 10' chicken pen?
Under ideal circumstances you should allow per bird. Inside coop Outside runs Bantams 1 sq.ft 4.5 sq.ft. Laying hens 1.5 sq. ft. 8 sq.ft. Large breeds 2.5 sq.ft. 12 sq.ft. Minimum 18 inches per bird on roosts. And one nesting box per 6 birds.
Do hens need their own nest or will they share with another hen?
Nope, a good ratio is 1 box per 4 chickens.
How many eggs can a goldfinch lay?
I've read 300 per year and was told 320 per year per a breeder. One advantage to this breed is they begin laying weeks earlier than other breeds. They're also good pets if you're looking for backyard chickens. They're fairly quiet, don't wander far, and most of the ones we had enjoyed human interaction. The rooster was very human aggressive though.
Do hens hatch eggs in winter?
Yes, but not as many as when it's warm. unless you have a heat lamp. we have 16 chickens and in the winter time we get a lot less. Also if they get older, they don't lay as many. And you have to take them out real fast or they freeze
How many eggs on average does a rooster lay each year?
An individual hen can only produce one egg every 24 hours. Many take a few hours longer. There are no chicken breeds that will lay more than one egg per day.It really depends on the breed and health of the hen, which determine the number of eggs laid per year.There are breeds that only lay 12 to 24 eggs per year, times that by and average life span of 5 years and you have only 60 to 120 for an average lifetime.And there are breeds that are egg laying machines putting out 300+ the first year, 200 the second and about 120 a year for the next 3 years, averaging between 600 and 800 for a 5 year lifespan, the productive life of a good laying hen. As the hen ages they stop laying every day and eventually stop altogether.The US Department of Agriculture reports the average hen lays about 260 eggs per year, about 5 per week. They have a lifespan of about 10 years and will usually slow egg production as they age. Many other factors can affect the bird's ability to lay, however. Chickens are highly sensitive to stress whether it be caused from erratic weather or temperature, abrupt change in diet, or threat of predators. Generally they won't lay, or will lay less, if they're stressed. Happy chickens are productive chickens so do your best to keep them happy...............................................................................................................................................................................
How many eggs do battery hens lay per day?
The commercial breed of white egg laying chickens are called White Leghorns. These chickens can lay almost an egg a day for an entire year (I believe the record is 364 eggs in a year). Occasionally a hen will lay 2 eggs in a day, but will compensate by not laying an egg the next day.
When did chickens start laying eggs?
Female chickens (hens) generally start laying eggs at around 20-24 weeks of age. Some breeds take longer. They don't need a rooster to lay eggs and if you are lucky they will lay an egg per day. Again this depends on the breed, with some chickens laying an egg every few days. They lay less over winter, when they are moulting or when they are stressed.
A man bought 20 chickens and ducks altogether with a 2 discount per chicken and 50 cent discount per duck He saved 22 in allHow many chickens and how many ducks did he buy?
20 chickens and 20 ducks
How would you get a flock of chickens to lay large quantities of eggs every day?
Chickens lay one egg every 28 hours. There is no way to speed this up, so you would have to have sufficient numbers of laying hens to achieve the number of eggs you want per day. Also, chickens go through a period of laying inactivity during which they replace all their feathers. This is the molting process and you cannot bypass this either.
How many chickens are eaten each year in France?
35 chickens per person.
How many chickens are killed per year by foxes?
No one knows how many.
How many chickens do you need to get 15 eggs a day?
You will need at least 15 chickens in prime laying condition and of a breed that lays daily. To ensure 15 eggs per day you would be best to have a flock of 20 hens, all between 8 and 18 months old. Check the related link below for breeds that produce up to one egg per day.
How many chickens can be kept in a 10' by 10' chicken pen?
Under ideal circumstances you should allow per bird. Inside coop Outside runs Bantams 1 sq.ft 4.5 sq.ft. Laying hens 1.5 sq. ft. 8 sq.ft. Large breeds 2.5 sq.ft. 12 sq.ft. Minimum 18 inches per bird on roosts. And one nesting box per 6 birds.
How many chickens can you own in Harvest Moon A Wonderful Life?
You can get four chickens/ducks per chicken shed you won.
How many chickens are consumed daily in the US?
30 chickens per person per year :D
How many chickens are born at birth?
About 12 eggs per clutch
How many baby chickens will a hen lay per year?
45
