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Why have your bantam quit laying over night?
When chickens get to an age they decide to stop laying. They just get too old. Because it is winter at the moment, chickens are molting (loosing all of their feathers) and they often have a 'break' from laying for about a month. I have 20 or so chickens and I am only getting 3 eggs a day because most of them are molting. Your bantam could just be being slack or just old. Hope this helps....
What are the little chickens that you eat called?
Miniature chickens are called Bantams. Most breeds of chicken have an associated bantam breed. Though the name of these miniature breeds may include the word bantam, a miniature chicken is not a true bantam unless it has no larger counterpart.
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.
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.
How Long does chickens lay eggs till you have to buy new ones?
Chickens will start to lay at about 4 to 6 month old. They reach peak production at about 18 months and production drops from there until they are about 3 years old. This is very general and varies with different breeds. I have a hen still producing at 4 years old.
When do bantam start laying eggs?
Bantams, just like their standard size counterparts, lay at about 5 to 6 months old. It really depends on the breed of bantam you own as to whether they are good productive layers laying daily or slow layers who will drop an egg twice a week.
Do chickens have to be bred before they lay eggs?
No. Once they are old enough (approx 6 months old) they will lay an egg on average every 26 hours. Just as human women ovulate without having sex, a pullet or hen can lay without a rooster. The eggs will not be fertile, however, and will not produce chicks.
Do all chickens lay eggs?
Well, honey, not all chickens lay eggs. You see, only the female chickens, called hens, are the ones popping out those breakfast essentials. The roosters, on the other hand, are just there to strut their stuff and make a whole lot of noise. So, if you're looking for some fresh eggs, you better stick with the ladies of the coop.
What chickens ar right for me?
It depends what your looking for and what is available in your location. If your looking for an affectionate breed that is good with children and makes a great pet i would suggest either a handtamed Silkie Bantam, Wyandotte Bantam, Modern Game Bantam, Old English Game Bantam or Japanese Bantam. If your looking for a chicken breed to set as broody hens (to sit on eggs and get chicks) Silkie Bantams, Wyandottes and even Rhode Island Reds may be suitable (Defiantely the Silkie's though). If you are looking for a chicken to lay eggs i'd recommend the average layer hens (also known as ISA Reds/ISA Browns who are bred not to go broody so you will never get chicks and will have a continous supply of eggs), Australorps and maybe even Orpingtons.
Are chickens to old to lay at 70 weeks old?
Chickens will continue to lay after 70 weeks of age, they will lay for years to come. The production will decrease, but they are still quite reasonable layers and can live into their teens (years). Some will even make 20 plus. If your chicken is a good sitter, you may want to keep her into her later years just to sit and raise babies.
How old is an anaconda before it can lay eggs?
snakes dont lay eggs
Do hens lay eggs constantly?
Chickens will lay eggs every day once old enough to do so. Eventually they get older and the egg flow drops off then stops.
