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A prime pullet in healthy egg laying condition will eat 3.5 to 5 ounces of feed per day. There will be some loss to scratching and the hen, if free range will seek out other sources of food which could reduce its intake. They will eat vegetation and bugs they find in the farmyard.
What else can I help you with?
Is wild bird food good for hens and roosters?
No, chickens have much different nutritional needs from regular birds.
Will cat food make hens vomit?
Chickens cannot vomit - however, if you give a chicken too much cat food, it will make them sick.
How do hens liquidize their food?
They hit it with a boner.
What do swamp hens eat?
Swamp food.
Is bread bad for hens?
Bread is fine for hens, but whole wheat is much better.
Do your laying hens need minerals?
Yes most hens require mineral to form an adequate shell for the egg. If they don't have enough calcium the shell is thin and easily broken. If they get too much calcium though the shell can become too thick and the chicks can have a difficult time to hatch.
What does the hens eats?
You should feed your hen layer pellets, scarps (such as potatos,bannanas,apples,waffles, soft chips,pizza or any vegetables etc..) You can also give your hen poridge or bread too. (be careful not to give your hen to much bread!, it can fatten it and effect your hens heart!.)
Do hens hibonate?
No chickens do not hibernate nor do they migrate.
Do hens need grass to lay eggs?
Hens do not need grass to lay eggs if their food contains all the nutrients they need, but they do enjoy eating it!
How do you rear hens?
Hens must have a place where they can get in from inclement weather. They need nest boxes or straw to make nests. They must also have adequate food and water.
What medicine for a hens raw head?
but lemon flavored salad cream on the food.
What age should you start feeding your hens laying food?
5 weeks :)
