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In some flocks as many as 10 hens or more will use a single laying box or nest. Depending on the size of the box it is not uncommon to see two birds nesting at the same time otherwise they will wait their turn and deposit an egg right after the box is vacated.

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How many nest per chicken?

On average, a chicken will lay their eggs in a shared nesting box with other chickens. Providing one nesting box for every 4-5 hens is usually sufficient to avoid overcrowding and promote comfortable laying conditions.


How many chickens can be kept in a 10' by 10' chicken pen?

Under ideal circumstances you should allow per bird. Inside coop Outside runs Bantams 1 sq.ft 4.5 sq.ft. Laying hens 1.5 sq. ft. 8 sq.ft. Large breeds 2.5 sq.ft. 12 sq.ft. Minimum 18 inches per bird on roosts. And one nesting box per 6 birds.


How many eggs can a goldfinch lay?

I've read 300 per year and was told 320 per year per a breeder. One advantage to this breed is they begin laying weeks earlier than other breeds. They're also good pets if you're looking for backyard chickens. They're fairly quiet, don't wander far, and most of the ones we had enjoyed human interaction. The rooster was very human aggressive though.


Do hens hatch eggs in winter?

Yes, but not as many as when it's warm. unless you have a heat lamp. we have 16 chickens and in the winter time we get a lot less. Also if they get older, they don't lay as many. And you have to take them out real fast or they freeze


What is the human to chicken population ratio?

I would say that there are between 3 and 4 chickens per human at any given moment. this is purely speculation but working backwords from population of humans, intake of eggs per day per human plus the number of chickens per human, humans eat; i would have to say that is a fair quick estimate.... no?

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How many nest per chicken?

On average, a chicken will lay their eggs in a shared nesting box with other chickens. Providing one nesting box for every 4-5 hens is usually sufficient to avoid overcrowding and promote comfortable laying conditions.


How many eggs do battery hens lay per day?

The commercial breed of white egg laying chickens are called White Leghorns. These chickens can lay almost an egg a day for an entire year (I believe the record is 364 eggs in a year). Occasionally a hen will lay 2 eggs in a day, but will compensate by not laying an egg the next day.


When did chickens start laying eggs?

Female chickens (hens) generally start laying eggs at around 20-24 weeks of age. Some breeds take longer. They don't need a rooster to lay eggs and if you are lucky they will lay an egg per day. Again this depends on the breed, with some chickens laying an egg every few days. They lay less over winter, when they are moulting or when they are stressed.


A man bought 20 chickens and ducks altogether with a 2 discount per chicken and 50 cent discount per duck He saved 22 in allHow many chickens and how many ducks did he buy?

20 chickens and 20 ducks


How many chickens are eaten each year in France?

35 chickens per person.


How many chickens are killed per year by foxes?

No one knows how many.


How would you get a flock of chickens to lay large quantities of eggs every day?

Chickens lay one egg every 28 hours. There is no way to speed this up, so you would have to have sufficient numbers of laying hens to achieve the number of eggs you want per day. Also, chickens go through a period of laying inactivity during which they replace all their feathers. This is the molting process and you cannot bypass this either.


How many chickens do you need to get 15 eggs a day?

You will need at least 15 chickens in prime laying condition and of a breed that lays daily. To ensure 15 eggs per day you would be best to have a flock of 20 hens, all between 8 and 18 months old. Check the related link below for breeds that produce up to one egg per day.


How many chickens can be kept in a 10' by 10' chicken pen?

Under ideal circumstances you should allow per bird. Inside coop Outside runs Bantams 1 sq.ft 4.5 sq.ft. Laying hens 1.5 sq. ft. 8 sq.ft. Large breeds 2.5 sq.ft. 12 sq.ft. Minimum 18 inches per bird on roosts. And one nesting box per 6 birds.


How many chickens can you own in Harvest Moon A Wonderful Life?

You can get four chickens/ducks per chicken shed you won.


How many baby chickens will a hen lay per year?

45


How many chickens are born at birth?

About 12 eggs per clutch