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Through genetics yes. Cross breeding with prolific producers and genetic enhancements will create hens that lay multiple eggs in a 24 hour period. Whether that will be acceptable to the general population as it is today is a totally new question.
As for the hens in the backyard flock, a good laying MASH, lots of natural light and a contented flock will get you one egg per day from each hen. This depends on the breed you have since no matter what you do, a silkie or a cornish game hen will not lay more that a few per week. A leghorn or a Rhode Island will produce daily.
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You just relocated your laying hens how long before they start to lay eggs again?
A disruption in routine can cause a slow down in egg production for as long as 10 days. Once the hens settle back in and find nesting boxes to their liking they will resume egg laying.
Why do brown egg hens sometimes lay white eggs?
A breed that will lay a brown egg, will not lay a white or tinted egg. However, the eggs will be darker at the begging of hens laying cycle, and can fade to an extremely pale shade by the end of her laying cycle. The only other reason why a hen might lay an unexpected egg color, would be if she was a mix.
What is the average egg laying span of a hen?
Most pullets will begin laying eggs at about 16 to 24 weeks. Egg production peak before age 2 and drop from there. Most hens will stop production at around age 3 with only the occasional egg offered after that. There have been reports of hens laying well past 5 years old but these are exceptions rather than normal.
Why do hens cluck after laying an egg?
They are all different for me. My pet chicken, Brittany, continually screams once she's layed while the others just cluck softly to themselves.
Is rooster laying egg?
Do you mean, can a rooster lay an egg? The answer is no. Only hens can lay an egg. Do you mean, will a rooster incubate an egg till it hatches? The answer is no, only hens incubate the eggs. Occasionally a rooster that doesn't know any better will sleep in the nestbox but he is not there to incubate and could actually break and eat the egg instead. Do you mean, will a rooster chick hatch out of an egg? Yes, both roosters and hens come from eggs.
Will 2 Roosters with 4 Laying Hens slow egg production?
They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.
What are egg laying chickens called?
Layers or Hens.
Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
Why does rooster kill your egg laying hens?
because its a chubnub.
Can hens that are feed only with laying egg production lay fertilized egg?
No. they can if they have a rooster though
What makes a the a egg shell strong?
Providing plenty of calcium for the laying hens.
Can hens be mean?
No, hens can't be mean. Though they could peck you when you touch them while their laying their egg, but it's not there fault, there only trying to protect their egg. Hens are actually great pets :)
You just relocated your laying hens how long before they start to lay eggs again?
A disruption in routine can cause a slow down in egg production for as long as 10 days. Once the hens settle back in and find nesting boxes to their liking they will resume egg laying.
Why do brown egg hens sometimes lay white eggs?
A breed that will lay a brown egg, will not lay a white or tinted egg. However, the eggs will be darker at the begging of hens laying cycle, and can fade to an extremely pale shade by the end of her laying cycle. The only other reason why a hen might lay an unexpected egg color, would be if she was a mix.
Can a diet rich in phosphorus make hens lay egg?
Hens naturally lay eggs without the need of a special diet; however, a balanced diet will encourage steadier and more numerous egg laying.
What is the average egg laying span of a hen?
Most pullets will begin laying eggs at about 16 to 24 weeks. Egg production peak before age 2 and drop from there. Most hens will stop production at around age 3 with only the occasional egg offered after that. There have been reports of hens laying well past 5 years old but these are exceptions rather than normal.
What sound a chicken makes when it lays an egg?
Hens often make a loud clucking noise just after laying an egg.
