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when they first start it is because they are missing some chemical in their diet. after they start doing it, it is almost impossible to get them to stop.
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Can hens lay eating eggs after having a chick?
unfortunately, there is no difference between chick eggs and eating eggs, outside and inside. Enjoy eating dead hens!
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.
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.
How do eggs get to your house?
You either raise laying hens or you purchase them at a grocery store.
Why have your hens quit laying eggs?
Maybe its too old to lay eggs now or its too cold to lay eggs
Are sussex good laying hens?
Yes, sussex hens lay about 6-7 eggs a week which is a good layer!.
Do hens need shots for safe eating eggs?
No.
About how old do cornish hens lay eggs?
Yes. All hens lay eggs. Cornish hens are just a breed like any other and they will lay eggs for you provided they are not too young, too old and are well cared for. They are not prolific egg layers but you should get a few eggs per week from each bird.
Are the eggs in the stores fertilized or unfertilized?
Unfertilised, all large companies keep their laying hens separate from their breeding hens and cockerels.
How old does a chicken have to be to begin laying eggs?
Most hens begin laying eggs at about 16 to 20 weeks old. This depends on the breed and nutritional health of the hen. The hens first egg (s) are often small and can even be yolkless.
Why is calcium important in a laying ration?
I assume the question is about hens and eggs? In which case, calcium is needed in a laying ration to help the hen lay eggs with a strong shell.
How many eggs will sixty hens lay in four weeks?
You want your hens are to the age of laying eggs (which is about 6 months), and your hens are under the age of three years (because when they reach this age, they are past their prime, and lay less eggs). Expect from your hens that every day 80% of the number of hens will be your number of eggs. So with this math, if you have 60 hens that are all in their prime, you can expect to get about 1344 eggs in four weeks.
