Chickens lay one egg every 28 hours. There is no way to speed this up, so you would have to have sufficient numbers of laying hens to achieve the number of eggs you want per day.
Also, chickens go through a period of laying inactivity during which they replace all their feathers. This is the molting process and you cannot bypass this either.
Yes. There are chickens in Germany. The German people have a very agrarian tradition and there are farms all over. Chickens are raised in both large commercial operations for meat and eggs and most home farms have a flock to provide for themselves and often to sell at markets.
Yes, Wyandotte chickens are the nicest chickens I have ever encountered. They are large, meaty and great egg - laying birds. The roosters have never hurt each other in a confrontation, and their coloration is absolutley beautiful.
Yes, chickens can eat fresh broad beans, but they should be given in moderation. While the beans are nutritious, they contain compounds that can be harmful to chickens when consumed in large quantities, especially if they are raw. It's best to cook the beans before feeding them to your chickens to reduce any potential risks. Always introduce new foods gradually to monitor your chickens' reactions.
Yes, as a treat apples are fine for chickens. Some will say it is best not to feed them too many apples as the seed of an apple has a small amount of arsenic in it. I have an orchard on my property and in the fall, the chickens run there first thing in the morning. Never had a chicken drop dead under an apple tree. They go for the insects on the fallen apples first but soon start eating the apples. We don't get to make much cider around here since a flock of 50 chickens can clean up a nights worth of "grounders" pretty quick.
Large hen, large rooster
Some slugs can be harmful to chickens and poultry if ingested in large quantities. Slugs can carry parasites or toxins that can make chickens sick, so it is best to avoid having slugs in areas where chickens have access to them. Preventing contact between slugs and chickens is the best way to ensure their safety.
Alyssum plants are generally not considered toxic to chickens. However, if ingested in large quantities, any plant material can potentially cause digestive upset. It's important to ensure that chickens have a balanced diet and are not solely reliant on consuming garden plants. Always monitor their health and behavior if they have access to new plants.
A group of sheep is a flock. A group of sheep is a FLOCK
Chickens can eat honey in moderation as an occasional treat. However, it should not be a primary part of their diet as it is high in sugar and can be harmful if consumed in large quantities. Make sure it is raw, unpasteurized honey and avoid feeding chickens honey that has additives or artificial sweeteners.
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In a small flock, yes, but in large flocks (10+) I would never allow it.
A group of sheep are called a flock. But if you have a very large group of sheep, you call it a drove.