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Yes most hens require mineral to form an adequate shell for the egg. If they don't have enough calcium the shell is thin and easily broken. If they get too much calcium though the shell can become too thick and the chicks can have a difficult time to hatch.
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Is the cold weather a factor in my hens not laying?
Cold weather does effect a hens laying. when the temperature is below 55 degrees or so this can effect a hens production. Mainly though the reduction in hours of daylight causes hens to stop laying. Anything below 14 hours of daylight will cause a hen to stop laying.
Do you have to have a roaster to have laying hens?
No you dont
What do hens eat to make better eggs?
The food they need is commercially called Layer Formula/Laying mash or Layer pellets This food has the extra Protein,calcium, minerals and vitamins needed for good egg/shell production.
Do hens need layers pellits?
if you want your hens to lay eggs during there off season they will need laying pellets but watch during spring and summer and they will lay an egg every other day --- experienced
Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
What are egg laying chickens called?
Layers or Hens.
How many laying hens are there in the UK?
29 million
Will 2 Roosters with 4 Laying Hens slow egg production?
They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.
Do not have any hens laying on the fertile eggs will they hatch?
No. They need to be kept warm. 99-100 degrees for 3 weeks
How can you tell which of your hens are laying?
The hen who is laying will have an inflamed comb. When they stop laying or aren't laying yet, their combs become a pinkish-pale color.
How old does a hen need to be before they sit on a nest?
About 20 weeks till they start laying, but my hens started at 16 weeks.
