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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.
How many eggs do four hens lay a day?
Four hens have the potential to lay four eggs but this is not always the case. Old hens will eventually stop laying eggs, sick hens may not lay any eggs and hens even in prime condition may be molting or may just be a slow laying breed. There are many reasons why four hens may not even lay one egg in a single day.
How often to RIR hens lay?
RIR (Rhode Island Red) hens lay an egg daily. They could even produce eggs in the hard winters if they're well kept.
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.
Why does your bared rock hens lay white eggs?
Most of the time they lay an offwhite egg.. Some lay eggs a little darker, but mostly a tad offwhite.
When do hens usually lay an egg?
Hens typically like to lay in the morning hours. However, that is not a guarantee.
Why do hens cackle when they lay an egg?
wouldn't you
What do hens lay eggs best in?
Quiet, dark, well lined nesting boxes with one entrance so the hen can ward off other hens wishing to lay an egg in the same box at the same time. The hen needs to relax and lay her egg and while some hens will lay anywhere, most hens like to hide the egg from other members of the flock.
Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
How long does a hens body take to produce an egg how long does she rest before she makes another?
It takes about 24 hours for a hens to make an egg and after she has started to lay them them regularly she with lay 1 egg a day.
Can hens that are feed only with laying egg production lay fertilized egg?
No. they can if they have a rooster though
Why do hens lay an egg a day?
Not all hens do lay an egg per day. Some only lay an egg every second day while others may only lay two eggs per week. The egg laying capacity of a hen depends on the breed of hen but no chicken lays more that one egg per 24 hour period. 24 hours is the minimum length of time the hens oviduct needs to produce and form an egg.
Are sussex good laying hens?
Yes, sussex hens lay about 6-7 eggs a week which is a good layer!.
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.
When should you start feeding layer feed to hens and At What Age?
18 weeks or when they lay their first egg. Any sooner can cause kidney problems with the high calcium content.
Why do white hens lay white eggs and brown hens lay brown eggs and black hens don't lay black eggs?
Feather coloring does not influence the color of the egg laid. The breed of the hen dictates what color her eggs will be.
Do hen lay unfertilised egg?
No hens do not lay unfertilised eggs as fertilisation in hens is internal. But when she lays eggs the zygote is very small in liquid form,so hen sits on egg in order to provide it full warmth and when chick develops after 3 weeks the egg shell burst opens.
