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How old does a hen need to be before they sit on a nest?
About 20 weeks till they start laying, but my hens started at 16 weeks.
How can you tell which of your hens are laying?
The hen who is laying will have an inflamed comb. When they stop laying or aren't laying yet, their combs become a pinkish-pale color.
What age can hens breed?
You know when a hen is ready to start laying eggs when her comb drops, and her face feathers are full and have lost the "pinkish" color.
Is hen comes first or an egg?
The egg came before the hen; because dinosaurs had been laying eggs before hens(chickens) had even evolved.
Where do hens lay eggs when they first start laying?
generally, for the first few times, the egg will be laid in random places, then as they get into a routine, the hen will lay in the nesting box
What is the largest breed of laying hen?
The largest hens that can lay are the Jersy Giant and the Wyandotte. Look them up!
Do hens start sitting at certain time of the year or does it depend on the hen's age?
It depends on how old the hen is.
Why is calcium important in a laying ration?
I assume the question is about hens and eggs? In which case, calcium is needed in a laying ration to help the hen lay eggs with a strong shell.
How many eggs do warren hens lay?
Warren hens are known for laying large brown eggs. These hens lay an average of 4 eggs each week. After a full two years of laying the amount of eggs that the hen produces will be reduced.
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 is an old hen chicken called?
A large chicken is called a standard, whereas a small chicken is a bantam.
Should a rooster be laying on the nest and obstructing the hens from laying?
Well yes. Sometimes the roosters sit on the nest to encourage the hen to go broody. But roosters don't lay!
