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Can yearling laying hens and baby chicks and broilers be put together?
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∙ 16y ago
They can be, but the mortality rate would be an abomination.
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Why could laying eggs on the ground result in fewer partridge chicks?
They could be stepped on
Do chicks eat fish?
Yes. fish is a good source of protein for chicks. Be careful feeding fish exclusively to laying birds as the flavor can transfer over to the egg and produce an undesirable taste in your morning breakfast.
It does it mean raising chickens for eggs or broilers.?
Chickens raised for broilers are processed at about 18 weeks old and never lay an egg. They are for meat only. Raising chickens for eggs means to feed them special diets to maximize egg production, these birds are usually kept for 18 to 24 months and then processed for meat after prime egg laying is over.
From chicks to eggs how long?
Most chicks grow up and start laying eggs at about 20 week (5 months). This will vary by a week or two and the first eggs will usually be small and intermittent. Proper nutrition and husbandry (animal care) play a big role in this also.
Is there a specific time when you should get baby chicks?
Not really...although it's best to get them in the spring. That way the weather is warmer & they'll be ready for to start laying by fall. Plus be able to handle the cold temp.
Will laying mash harm baby chicks?
There has to be a rooster around to get any chicks out of the eggs.
Which one is more profitable layers or broilers?
There are pros and cons for both. The mortality rate is lower with layers. Broilers are more sensitive to the environment and temperature. You can sell the layers when they are no longer productive in laying eggs. The broilers are sold as soon as they mature, The layers eggs are not seasonal and can make you money all year long.
Is a pullet sold as broilers?
Maybe. Depending on the breed of chicken the pullet may go on to become a laying hen but some will be used as broilers. The odds are any broiler you come across is male because they are cheaper, grow faster, get bigger and just as abundant as the females.
When do you start worming baby chicks?
Baby chicks need to be wormed at the first sign of infestation. They can be wormed as early as 2 days.
Which bird is famous for laying its eggs in another bird's nest?
Cuckoos and cowbirds are famous for laying their eggs in other birds' nests, and leaving the chicks to be raised by the other birds.
What has the author J C Hermes written?
J. C. Hermes has written: 'Growing broilers in Oregon' -- subject(s): Chicken industry, Broilers (Poultry) 'How to feed your laying and breeding hens' -- subject(s): Feeding and feeds, Chickens 'Hatching small numbers of eggs' -- subject(s): Eggs, Incubation
What to do if the hen is having chicks and is not laying on all the eggs?
Just let her be. The newly hatched chicks will take up some of momma's time and the room under her but the mother hen will adjust things by herself. Trying to do this for her will just stress her out and may cause her to leave the nest. The new chicks will find room under her wings eventually and mother hen will roll the unhatched eggs closer together.
Why could laying eggs on the ground result in fewer partridge chicks?
They could be stepped on
On average how many chicks does a chicken produce in its life?
A good laying hen has the potential of producing as many as 500 to 600 progeny over its egg laying lifetime. This is not likely however as not all eggs are fertile and hens are not that prolific. Certain breeds are raised for their egg laying capacity but usually by hatcheries who remove the eggs daily and incubate those eggs for the sale of chicks.
Do chicks eat fish?
Yes. fish is a good source of protein for chicks. Be careful feeding fish exclusively to laying birds as the flavor can transfer over to the egg and produce an undesirable taste in your morning breakfast.
It does it mean raising chickens for eggs or broilers.?
Chickens raised for broilers are processed at about 18 weeks old and never lay an egg. They are for meat only. Raising chickens for eggs means to feed them special diets to maximize egg production, these birds are usually kept for 18 to 24 months and then processed for meat after prime egg laying is over.
When do you stop feeding chicks chick starter?
Until they start laying eggs or the back of the chick starter feed bag says to.
