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A large fowl (standard) rooster can take care of 7-10 hens, depending on the individual roosters breed.
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Does a bandy rooster lay on the eggs in the nest while the hens are not?
No, Bantam roosters do not take care of eggs, his job is to fertilize those eggs, guard the chickens from predators, and crow.
How does a hen take care of eggs?
They sit on top of them to keep them warm until they hatch. Every once in a while, many chickens will turn them over so that all sides on all the eggs will stay warm.
Will a silkie rooster fertalize an isa brown hens eggs?
Yes, cross fertilization between breeds happens all the time. They are all still chickens and if the rooster can manage to properly mount the hen then breeding will take place. Small banty roosters often have an easy time of mounting the larger hens and the mating will produce offspring. It sometimes does not work the other way around. When the rooster is too big for the hen she will not allow the male to mount.
If it takes 21 days for 21 chickens to lay 21 eggs then how many days does it take for 14 chickens to lay 14 eggs?
14 days I think
Chickens is brooding and there is no rooster?
This is not uncommon. Chickens do not brood because they lay fertilized eggs, they brood because it is instinct and they will set eggs fertilized or not. Hens will and can set on golf balls if offered to the broody hen. Removal of eggs daily from the broody hen will dissuade her from maintaining her brooding but this could take a few days. Whenever possible, pick her up and take her away from the nesting box, continuing this until she gives up.
Does a bandy rooster lay on the eggs in the nest while the hens are not?
No, Bantam roosters do not take care of eggs, his job is to fertilize those eggs, guard the chickens from predators, and crow.
Do chickens take care of their young?
no.
Do buff hens crow?
Not typically. Any breed of hen can make a crowing sound but it is often done by hens in a flock that has no rooster. The alpha hen in a flock of chickens without a rooster will often take over the "guard" duties of a rooster.
What was Mr Holgrave's offer to Phoebe with regard to the garden?
She could take care of the chickens and the flowers, and he would tend the vegatables
How many chickens does it take to kill an elephant?
2207 chickens
Why chickens lay eggs in the winter?
well because of the cold the chicken or rooster likes to take the egg out so when it hatches the chicken wont be so cold
How can you take care of a sick rooster?
It depends what kind of sickness this duck has. I would take it to a vet for a diagnosis, although that can be rather expensive.
Where do chickens get hatched?
Chickens are usually hatched in a hatchery or incubator. Their mother will also hatch them in the nest and usually take care of them.
How do you reheat frozen roasted chickens?
You can reheat frozen roasted chickens in your microwave or in your oven. If you put them in your oven, you want to take care so that they do not get too dry.
Can chickens hatch eggs without the help of a rooster?
If the rooster was around a week before the eggs were laid then, yes, they can be hatched. But if there has never been a rooster around then, sorry, there can't be any chicks. You can buy already fertilized eggs for chickens to sit on and hatch even if you don't have a rooster.
What kind of bird is easiest to care for?
The easiest bird to take care of is a parrot. All they do is eat and speak.
Do warmblooded animals lay eggs and take care of there young?
for an example... ducks & chickens lay eggs and yes, they do take care of their young for a little while. so.. yeah, they do
