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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.
What else can I help you with?
Is the cold weather a factor in my hens not laying?
Cold weather does effect a hens laying. when the temperature is below 55 degrees or so this can effect a hens production. Mainly though the reduction in hours of daylight causes hens to stop laying. Anything below 14 hours of daylight will cause a hen to stop 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.
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.
You just relocated your laying hens how long before they start to lay eggs again?
Usually, it can take around 2-4 weeks for laying hens to start laying eggs again after being relocated to a new environment. It's important to ensure they have access to proper nutrition, fresh water, and a comfortable coop to help the hens settle in and resume laying.
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 :)
Is the cold weather a factor in my hens not laying?
Cold weather does effect a hens laying. when the temperature is below 55 degrees or so this can effect a hens production. Mainly though the reduction in hours of daylight causes hens to stop laying. Anything below 14 hours of daylight will cause a hen to stop 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.
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.
You just relocated your laying hens how long before they start to lay eggs again?
Usually, it can take around 2-4 weeks for laying hens to start laying eggs again after being relocated to a new environment. It's important to ensure they have access to proper nutrition, fresh water, and a comfortable coop to help the hens settle in and resume laying.
