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Old enough for the ole Colonel to get a hold of them! I like mine crispy!
I started raising my first batch of chickies {12} in March. All survived, and I ended up with 9, yes, 9 roosters. The remaining hens just started laying. The first egg I got was on 08/08/08....HONEST. Today, 9/7/08, one of my hens has isolated herself from the others, and decided to set up nesting, on the seat of my motorcycle. If this is the real thing, in a few days, I'll wait until dark and gently move her nest to the large doggy cage that I used to raise them in when they were little, in order to protect her from the others and any predators, since she will not be able to nest with the others in the chicken house that they all go into each night which is locked until morning. I hope this helps answer your question.
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Do all chickens start laying eggs at 4 months?
No, not all chickens start laying eggs at 4 months. The age at which chickens start laying eggs can vary depending on the breed and individual bird. Some chickens may start laying eggs as early as 5-6 months old, while others may not start until they are closer to 6-8 months old.
How old do chickens need to be before they lay eggs?
Most chickens are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs and will lay eggs for about two years. Some chickens will start laying at 4.5 months, but this is rare and probably due to hormones in their feed.
When do chickens start laying eggs?
The chick starts to form in the egg as soon as temperature and humidity are within ideal parameters. Ideal temperature for incubation is 100 degrees F and humidity is 50%. Once the hen or the egg is set the chick will start it's 21 day journey to life outside the egg.
When do araucanass start laying?
I raise true Araucana chickens and Araucana hens are usually a bit slow to start laying. On average in good conditions and with excellent lighting, the Araucana hens with lay their first eggs at around 5 to 6 months old. Americana chickens will often start to lay eggs much sooner at about 16 weeks of age.
When do silkies start laying?
Silkies start laying (usually) between 7-9 months, which is later than most chickens, I have an 8 month old that hasn't started laying yet, but a plus to that is, the later in life your silkies lay, the more eggs you will get, and the more consistent with laying she will be.
How old does a duck and a chicken start laying eggs?
Depending on the breed, they start laying around when they turn a year old.
Have two ducks and two chickens living together in large rabbit hutch ducks laying eggs chickens not yet all 5 months old will chickens lay in hutch?
Yes, they will. They might be too young and will start laying in the next month or so, however, that depends on what breed(s) they are.
Why chickens aren't laying eggs?
They either -Arent old enoughAre going through moltare actually a rooster.
How many weeks old is a chicken when they start laying eggs?
usually about 18-20 weeks old before they actually begin laying eggs. -<3-
Are hens that give green eggs good to eat?
Chicken serve a dual purpose: They provide eggs and meat. Realize that the chickens we get in the grocery store are only around 6-8 weeks old. Chickens don't start laying until they are around 6 months old. So, if you are thinking about cooking up old layers, the meat will be tougher than that from young chickens.
Does a chicken lay eggs it's whole life?
No, a chicken's egg-laying typically decreases with age. They tend to lay the most eggs in their first year of laying and gradually lay fewer as they get older. Eventually, they may stop laying eggs altogether.
What do you put in the chicken coop besides hay before your chicken will lay eggs?
Technically, chickens don't even need hay to lay their eggs. Once they are old enough, around 20 weeks old, they will start laying eggs anywhere they can lay down and nest down in. But it is nice to have a 12 inch by 12 inch box filled with a layer of hay for the chickens to nest in.
