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Chicken eyes are focused for a view of five meters, this allows them to see grains and other small things. Chicken are able to see larger things up to 50 meters away. Chickens are able to hear very well, with chicks being able to discern their mother's voice from up to 20 meters away.
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Do all chickens lay eggs?
Well, honey, not all chickens lay eggs. You see, only the female chickens, called hens, are the ones popping out those breakfast essentials. The roosters, on the other hand, are just there to strut their stuff and make a whole lot of noise. So, if you're looking for some fresh eggs, you better stick with the ladies of the coop.
What is on a roosters leg?
The appendage you see growing about 2 inches up from the bottom of the foot and on the inside of each leg is called a SPUR and is used by the rooster as a defencive weapon. Hens do not grow this spur.
Why do roosters strut?
They got attitude dude. Roosters strut to bring attention to themselves, both from the girls in the flock and from any predators that may be lurking around. Truth is, it is a roosters primary job to protect the flock and he will be the first target noticed by the predator. While the predator is fighting the rooster, the hens have a chance to escape and hide. Attitude aside, all chickens (roosters and hens) jerk their heads while they walk because of the way they see. They leave their head still for as long as possible, then move it to its new position while walking forward. This helps them spot any tiny hint of motion that could be a predator (or a tasty insect).
What if your Rhode Island reds were born the second week in November it is now march and the hens are singing but no eggs yet?
Are you sure they're not roosters? if you are, then your hens may be hiding their eggs somewhere. if your worried, keep them confined for a few days, and you'll see eggs in no time. also, they could just be late bloomers.....
How many hens and roosters can you have together?
Collect Eggs Daily and Eat Them Yes, just collect your eggs daily. For the first few days there is no way for you to notice any difference between a fertilized egg and one that is not. Eggs from a flock with or without a rooster are collected daily and refrigerated ensuring the development of the chick never takes place. Eggs sold today in supermarkets are infertile as there are no roosters with the laying hens. Eggs bought from roadside stands, farmers markets and some health food stores can be fertilized since the small flock owner often does own a rooster. Fertile eggs that have not been incubated and stored in cold conditions are indistinguishable from any other egg you might buy. There is no nutritional difference between fertile and infertile eggs but there really is a big difference between the taste of a farm fresh egg and those bought at a large store.
Do roosters have ears?
I have roosters and when theyre wet you can see the hole on each side wich is its ears
You think one of your hens is a rhode island red rooster how can you tell?
Several ways...Observe its behavior...cockerels will be aggressive and more curious than hens. Toss a hat over the bird and see how it reacts. if it crouches and remains still it is probably a hen...young roosters will look to see what the threat is, and advance on the "intuder" Does the bird "play fight" with other birds? only cockerels do this. Check the back of the legs for the start of spurs hens don't get them. However some roosters get them quite late, not always accurate. Neck feathers...usually longer in a male. Practice crowing...if you have another rooster who does crow, the young male will mimic the sound very soon after hearing the Alpha bird.
Why does a cock crow in the morning?
i believe a roster crows at dawn to wake up all the hens and also to protect its teritory. also another reason would be to warn animals thathe is awake and looking to see if any other animal is there.
How does selective breeding produce hens that lay more eggs?
This type of selective breeding works like every other; you simply only breed subjects which display the certain characteristics you want. Basically, selective breeding for high egg production works like this - You watch your hens, and see which of them are the most prolific layers. Then, you breed them to different roosters, hatching out those babies. Recording which parents they have, wait until the F1 hens start laying, and see which bloodlines produce offspring that lay more eggs. All in all - its just a passing of genes and ect.
Where do they sell rooster food?
Most farmers do not need more than one or two roosters, the hen is more valuable to them for its egg production. That does not mean you cannot find a willing trader. Check at your local feed /grain outlet and post a note on the bulletin board. Call the local 4H club and see if they have a poultry club,as the children may be willing to trade a rooster for a hen.
Can a rooster live without a hen?
Yes, a rooster can live alone but would rather be with a hen or two, but roosters can live without a hen, I have living proof of that in my lap. A bantam roo named Steve. He is unable to live wit hour other bantams on account that he fights with Jason, another rooster. Another standard rooster, Pepper lives alone, we had to give him away because he was mean and he lives alone. So yes roosters can live alone.
If you have two roosters since they were born will they continue to get along?
Not necessarily. Once they are of breeding age and hens are involved they will fight for dominance. One will become the "boss" bird and the other will be second fiddle. Chickens do not recognize siblings as humans do, they see only another bird they need to compete with.
