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- It depends on the breed of the hen. Some breeds do not have the tendency to go "broody" or sit on eggs much at all. Others will do it all the time! It does not depend on the time of year. The hen does have to be old enough to lay eggs, but it can be at any age after that. Also, hens may lay less eggs as they grow very old.
- Chickens sit mostly from March to September, but that is chickens. I believe Cochin are the best setters.
- I disagree. Cochin are picky about the eggs they set. Silkies will sit on anything from an egg to a leather boot, and they'd hatch a Golf ball if you give them enough time.
- I think Game fowl are the best hens to use for brooding and rearing chicks. I own a yard full in fact that's the only chickens I have except a few Cornish Games I am raising for food and for eggs. I am always letting go of extra pullets from crosses. You should get a few to add to your pen. Just be careful and get them while they are young because most will beat up or kill your hens if you get them grown. Ive seen it many times.
No matter what the breed, point of lay pullets as they are known will not start laying until their combs [red skin on head specifically] are grown to adult length. By the way, chickens that will sit on anything need to be patted on the back [as a rooster throwing his leg over] to stop them from getting broody, i.e. sitting on eggs forever. They won't lay if they get broody or get a lend of a rooster.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. egg laying takes place "in season" usually around March or April and will lay about 30 eggs until they go broody, if they are broken of broodiness (eggs removed daily)they may continue to lay until late fall and produce up to 100 eggs. This is how breeders restock flocks and are able to supply eggs to consumers.
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∙ 10y agoYes, they lay all year around. They do slow down when they molt.
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Can rhode island chickens lay eggs without a rooster?
Yes All chickens will lay eggs without the need for a rooster. All a rooster does is fetilize the eggs, it does not induce the hen to lay an egg, she will do this anyway.
What is the correct pronoun for - the chickens lay lots of eggs?
What is the pronoun for the chickens lay lots of eggs
What are the operations of a chickens body?
Chickens lay eggs.
What color eggs do top hat chickens lay?
Top Hat chickens will lay white eggs only. Their eggs are mostly larger sized. Each Top Hat chicken should lay around 200 eggs each per year.
Why dont chickens lay as much eggs in wet weather?
Chickens will lay more eggs when it is warm and sunny. You can put a light where the nests are to innfluence the chickens to lay more eggs.
Do boy hens lay eggs am trying to say do boy hens lay eggs all year?
Hens are mom chickens and roosters are dad chickens. Only mom chickens, hens, lay eggs. They lay eggs all year.
Do all chickens lay eggs?
The females from all breeds of chickens lay eggs. Some hens stop laying when they are old, but there are no breeds or varieties of chickens in which the females do not lay eggs. Roosters, as the male of the species, never lay eggs.
Will chickens want to lay on their eggs after a human touched it?
I have six pet chickens of all different breeds. My chickens will still lay on their eggs after I touch them. They don't seem to care at all.
Do other birds lay eggs like chickens?
Yes, almost ALL birds lay eggs, just like chickens do.
How many baby chickens will a hen lay per year?
45
Can rhode island chickens lay eggs without a rooster?
Yes All chickens will lay eggs without the need for a rooster. All a rooster does is fetilize the eggs, it does not induce the hen to lay an egg, she will do this anyway.
What are the best chickens?
I say that red-sexlyings are the best bc they lay the most eggs in the year
DO CHICKENS only lay eggs?
1 answer: Well,all female bird lay eggs. not the males. 2 answer:yes chickens only lay eggs, and nothing else (but they do poop)
How many eggs will a cream legbar lay a year?
The Legbar chicken will lay around 180 or more eggs each year. These chickens lay blue eggs which are unique.
Do cornish rock chickens lay eggs well?
No, they are hybrids and therefore do not lay eggs at all.
Why don't meat king chickens lay eggs?
Simple logic: Meat queen chickens lay eggs; meat king chickens lay meat queen chickens.
Does the silver spangled hamburg lay eggs?
Yes it does all, chickens do.
