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A hen generally shows old age when she is starting to loose feathers, and looks old. Her skin loses a little bit of colour, and she is not as active as she used to be. Her comb can go 'floppy' and loses colour also.
These might also be symptoms of a type of bird disease also, so be careful in determining which is which.
If it is a bird disease, she will become even more inactive, and will tend to lose her appetite.
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How does a hen show signs of old age?
They start to break down (mentally); they like do things that you wouldn't expect from a hen. They just flat-out change.
Do hens start sitting at certain time of the year or does it depend on the hen's age?
It depends on how old the hen is.
A 5-year old hen?
Five year old hens are not uncommon. She will not likely be producing any eggs at this age. She can be used for a brood hen or a pet.
When a chicken has a wetness on the bottom what do you treat them with?
If you mean the vent or the chickens cloaca where the egg comes out then you do not want to cure this. Moist cloaca is a sign of a healthy hen and it should always be "wet". A dry cloaca is a sure sign of either an old hen or a hen that is going to have problems laying eggs.
What is the normal age at which a Peking hen lay her first egg?
127 years old
What is the intended use for chicken stewing hen?
A stewing hen refers to an old hen, usually over one year old. They tend to become tough as they age. The meat can become stringy if it is not cooked for a very long time.
In younger age hen is called as?
Hens are called PULLETS prior to reaching a year old.
What is the exact age of a hen to die?
There's no exact age for a hen to die. They usually live up to 6 to 8 years.
How old do you have to be to sign a legal document in Australia?
Eighteen is the legal age to sign contracts in Australia.Eighteen is the legal age to sign contracts in Australia.Eighteen is the legal age to sign contracts in Australia.Eighteen is the legal age to sign contracts in Australia.
What does a 5 month old hen look like?
A hen that is 5 month old is called a pullet. She is generally not as large as the full grown hen, usually slimmer, and her comb and wattles may not be full sized yet. Here is a website that will show you the progression from Hatch to 1 year.
When was Cluck Old Hen created?
Cluck Old Hen was created in 1923.
How old to breed hen?
Most hens will begin laying eggs at 6 months of age. If you want to hatch these eggs the hen must have been with a rooster. There is no danger in breeding a hen too early unless the rooster is overly agressive.
