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A hen doesn't necessarily have to be fattened up for laying, but they do need to be in very good condition. Laying hens need lots of protein and minerals, a good feed should have at least 13% protein, and it doesn't hurt to add a source of calcium (such as ground oyster shell). The extra calcium helps the hens to lay stronger-shelled eggs.
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What is a rhode island red hens diet?
The same as other laying hens - layer feed, preferrably organic crumbles.
Should you feed Hens Laying food before they start laying eggs?
Yes. Most grain/feed stores have special layer complete feed that gives the new pullet the extra calcium and protein needed for good egg production. Hens raised for egg production should be started on this feed about one month before expected egg production. This means they can be switched from chick grower, over to layer mash or pellets at about 12 to 16 weeks of age.
Can you feed laying hens cooked meat?
Yes, you can, but after that you must dry it and prefferably cut it up.
Can hens that are feed only with laying egg production lay fertilized egg?
No. they can if they have a rooster though
Will dog food hurt laying hens?
A little dog food once in a while will not hurt the laying hens, however do not substitute dog food for a balanced layer feed. The layer feed has been formulated to be nutritionally complete and meet the needs of a laying bird with the correct protein, fat and calcium numbers. A full diet of dogfood will cause problems down the line health wise and especially egg wise since it is not formulated for hens.
What are layer crumbles?
Feed design to meet the requirements of laying hens. Usually higher in energy levels, protein w/ certain amino acids increased to meet higher need and increased mineral levels especially Ca. It is ok for male bird and non laying hens to eat for short periods of time and also it is a waste of money to feed these expensive feeds to non laying birds.
What do you feed cockrels?
Our roosters eat the same feed as the hens. It is a basic ration for egg laying poultry purchased up at the tractor supply. They also get veggie and salad scraps from the kitchen. They don't mind getting into my garden and eating my greens and strawberries either.
Do you have to have a roaster to have laying hens?
No you dont
What is laying mash?
Laying Mash is a specially formulated chicken feed , higher in protein and various minerals including calcium suited to the nutritional needs of hens producing eggs. The mash is ground finer than normal feed and can be fed dry or moist. It also comes in pellet form. Regular scratch feed is a mix of grains with small amounts of protein that is suited to the everyday use for all chickens.
Can you feed your laying hens medictated feed with this in it and can it hurt humans?
Yes, you can feed laying hens medicated feed with prescribed medications suitable for poultry. However, the eggs produced during this time should not be consumed by humans until the withdrawal period specified on the medication label has passed, to ensure that no residues harmful to humans are present in the eggs. It is essential to follow all instructions provided by the veterinarian or medication label to prevent harm to humans or the hens.
What happens when you feed laying hens citus fruit?
The hens will rejoice!! Hens like fruit of any kind. They will eat the skins of most fruit also but seldom citrus. The flesh of the fruit is fair game for them however and they get good nutrients from citrus. My hens eat oranges, grapefruit and even lemons.
Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
