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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 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.
What are egg laying chickens called?
Layers or Hens.
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
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 can you tell which of your hens are laying?
The hen who is laying will have an inflamed comb. When they stop laying or aren't laying yet, their combs become a pinkish-pale color.
Is the cold weather a factor in my hens not laying?
Cold weather does effect a hens laying. when the temperature is below 55 degrees or so this can effect a hens production. Mainly though the reduction in hours of daylight causes hens to stop laying. Anything below 14 hours of daylight will cause a hen to stop laying.
How many chickens per laying box?
In some flocks as many as 10 hens or more will use a single laying box or nest. Depending on the size of the box it is not uncommon to see two birds nesting at the same time otherwise they will wait their turn and deposit an egg right after the box is vacated.
Why does rooster kill your egg laying hens?
because its a chubnub.
What is a rhode island red hens diet?
The same as other laying hens - layer feed, preferrably organic crumbles.
