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This will vary depending on the breed of the hen. You can expect the first eggs sometime around week 20 (5 months) Some hens take a few weeks longer to produce.
Give them a boost by feeding a "Laying pellet" type feed that is a bit higher in protein and minerals needed to form good solid eggs.
What else can I help you with?
Do you need a cockerel if you have hen or will they still lay eggs?
The hen will lay eggs either way, she will lay more if you have a rooster and the eggs will be fetilized
Does a hen lay eggs?
Hens lay eggs, the ones you eat.
Do you need a hen for a chicken to lay eggs?
Hens are chickens.Hens are female chickens and lay eggs.Roosters are male chickens and do not lay eggs.So your answer is YES, you need a hen to lay eggs.
How long before barnevelder hens start to lay eggs?
It can take 6 to 12 months before Barnevelder hens start to lay eggs. The exact time is different for each hen.
Do hen lay eggs?
Yes.yep
Is a rooster needed for a hen to lay eggs?
No.
If you buy a pet Hen will it lay eggs?
Sure! The only reason to have a rooster is to have chicks but any hen past 7 months will lay eggs!
Do hen turkeys lay eggs without a tom turkey present?
Yes, but they wont be fertile. Hen turkeys lay eggs in the spring with or without the tom.
How many eggs will a polish hen lay in a year?
None...only Polish roosters lay eggs.
How do you get a hen to lay eggs without a rooster?
No, a hen cannot lay a fertilized egg without exposure to a rooster. However, a hen can lay fertilized eggs up to a week after the male is taken out of the flock.
How many eggs does a hen lay annually?
200
When does a hen begin to lay eggs?
20 WEEKS
