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Dual purpose breeds will outlay "layer hens" over large spans of time. This is because layer hens get "burnt out".
Also, upkeep and proper care/nutrition have a lot of say in how well/long a hen will lay. The better the keep, the better the rate/length of lay.
My Australorp hen is 5 years old, taken GREAT care of, and is still laying every other day.
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Do hens have to breed to lay eggs?
surprisingly not
Why do farmers breed hens?
more hens = more eggs + more chickens (possibly more hens) = £££££
Which breed of hens lay blue eggs?
araucana
What breed hen will sit on there eggs?
Every single breed of hen (even mix) will sit on their eggs when they feel like they want chickens. One of the hens that brood alot are brahma hens.
Do you have to breed a chicken for it to lay eggs?
No, hens will lay wether they be with a rooster or not
Why do white hens lay white eggs and brown hens lay brown eggs and black hens don't lay black eggs?
Feather coloring does not influence the color of the egg laid. The breed of the hen dictates what color her eggs will be.
How long do hens lay eggs and what is the lifespan of a hen?
Hens typically start laying eggs at around 5 to 6 months of age and can continue to lay eggs consistently for about 2 to 3 years, although their production may decline after the first year. The average lifespan of a hen is around 5 to 10 years, depending on the breed and care provided. Some hens can live even longer in optimal conditions. Factors like genetics, environment, and health care significantly influence both egg production and lifespan.
Do hens over one year old lay eggs?
Yes, hens can lay eggs for 2-3 years.
When are hens ready to lay eggs?
it depends on the breed what you feed them and the wether but anaywhere from 6-12months old
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.
How many eggs do hens eat per day?
If the hen eats broken or leaking eggs that is OK but if she is breaking open and eating eggs she should be culled from the flock. This behavior can spread to the rest of the flock and cause major problems. Once the hens recognize the eggs as a sourse of food they will continue, leaving you with no eggs and if you breed hens, with no viable stock for the following spring.
What is a longevity?
A well cared for chicken can live up to 15 years old depending on the breed. On average though, most hens live to about 6 years and roosters last a bit longer.
