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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.
Hens fighting how to stop it?
Hens will fight to establish a pecking order. Eventually they will stop fighting when they have established who is top hen. If they do not, the two culprits must be separated. Over crowding can also cause fighting.
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.
What are the advantages and disadvantages about barn hens egg production?
· The chickens have protection from the elements and predators. · The hens can still move around easily. · The hens have more social connection with other hens. · Allows hens to have a greater behavioural repertoire.
Do hens live in a pen?
No, hens do not live in a pen. Hens live in what is called a coop. Pigs are the animals that live in a pen.
When hens are setting on their eggs do they leave to eat and drink?
yes
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.
What chicken breed is good for setting hens?
buff orpingtons and silkes make great mothers
Hens fighting how to stop it?
Hens will fight to establish a pecking order. Eventually they will stop fighting when they have established who is top hen. If they do not, the two culprits must be separated. Over crowding can also cause fighting.
Does alcohol stop jelly from setting?
No it does not, you need something acidic like citrus fruit to stop it from setting.
Why do setting hens shove eggs out of nest?
I have been told that if a egg is not fertile the hen will get rid of any eggs there are not developing...
If you take away a rooster will the hens stop laying for awhile?
never noticed any change...
Why do hens peck at another hens head?
Usually, it's just because he is mating with the hen. The rooster will mate by standing on the hen's back and holding on to her neck feathers with his beak. Roosters usually don't actually attack hens.
Should you let your hen lay eggs in the winter?
Yes in fact if you have good hens you shouldn't be able to stop them.
What is chicken molting?
Chickens loose a lot of their feathers and then (in most hens) dont lay eggs for a couple months.
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.
You have 4 hens and one tom your question is why isn't the hen setting on their eggs this is the first season for the hens does that make a difference?
some times being the first season does make a difference but the hen may not be done laying all that she will lay in most instances hens will not "sit" untill they have layed all they are going to lay. Also hens like to be nested. I have nesting boxes for my hens or I have even used a five gallon bucket turned upside down with a "U" shape cut in it, this makes the hen feel more secure for herself and your eggs. And some hens just flat out arent good at sitting.
