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Do you have to breed a chicken for it to lay eggs?
No, hens will lay wether they be with a rooster or not
Dual purpose chicken?
My breed of choice are the Barred Rocks. Nice looking bred that can grow up to 7 lbs and the hens lay a good size brown egg
Do the male chicken and female chicken have to be the same breed to have chicks?
No. Roosters and hens can be of different breeds to create offspring, just like different breeds of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs can breed to create offspring.
Are cconly chicken coops good?
i have two. love them. so do my hens.
How did Cornish hens get their name?
Cornish hens are named after the region of Cornwall in England, where they were originally bred. Despite their name, they are not a separate breed of chicken but rather a small variety of Cornish chicken that is harvested at a younger age.
Which chicken breed lay more eggs?
There are several breeds that lay a large amount of eggs. The most common breed that are readily available. Leghorns Rhode Island Reds Australorp New Hampshires Sussex These are considered good to excellent laying hens.
Is hen is a domestic animal?
Chicken hens are but wild turkey females are called hens to.
What do hens lay?
Hens lay eggs which is the way the chicken guarantees the next generation of her breed or flock family. The egg is self-contained. It has everything the chick will need until the chick has finished drying after hatching.
Why do farmers breed hens?
more hens = more eggs + more chickens (possibly more hens) = £££££
What breed of chicken lays the eggs you usually buy in your grocery store?
White Leghorn hens are the most widely used commercial egg producing hen.
How old does a chicken have to be to begin laying eggs?
Most hens begin laying eggs at about 16 to 20 weeks old. This depends on the breed and nutritional health of the hen. The hens first egg (s) are often small and can even be yolkless.
What are old chickens called?
Old chickens are called hens or stewing hens. These are chickens that no longer produce eggs. Their muscles are tough and need to be stewed a long time to become a delicious treat. They make good chicken soup.
