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That would completely depend on how many eggs you want, how big you want to build your chicken coop and how much time and money you wish to spend on a flock.
If your goal is to sell eggs then a flock of 30+ is a good start. If your plan is just to supply your own needs for eggs and meat then a flock of 12 with a rooster might suit your needs.
What else can I help you with?
How many laying hens are there in the UK?
29 million
What age should you start feeding your hens laying food?
5 weeks :)
Ho many laying hens do some U.S farms have?
Some farms have 1.5 to 2 million laying hens, producing about 400 million eggs a year. The number of farms with 1 million or more hens, or layers, has increased in the 1990s.
Do you have to have a roaster to have laying hens?
No you dont
How do you get chickens to lay inside the coop?
Make laying boxes or nesting boxes for the hens to lay in. They should catch on to, and prefer the laying boxes on their own.
How many eggs do warren hens lay?
Warren hens are known for laying large brown eggs. These hens lay an average of 4 eggs each week. After a full two years of laying the amount of eggs that the hen produces will be reduced.
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.
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.
Should a rooster be laying on the nest and obstructing the hens from laying?
Well yes. Sometimes the roosters sit on the nest to encourage the hen to go broody. But roosters don't lay!
Should you feed Hens Laying food before they start laying eggs?
Yes. Most grain/feed stores have special layer complete feed that gives the new pullet the extra calcium and protein needed for good egg production. Hens raised for egg production should be started on this feed about one month before expected egg production. This means they can be switched from chick grower, over to layer mash or pellets at about 12 to 16 weeks of age.
