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How old does a chicken have to be before they start laying eggs?
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∙ 12y ago
Most breeds will begin to lay eggs at about 5 months old. Some later developing breeds can go until they are nearer 7 months old before producing their first eggs but these breeds are uncommon. The most popular breeds of laying hens like Rhode Island Reds and leghorns will start just before or just after 5 months old and continue until they are nearly 3 years old.
It depends entirely upon the breed. If they are layers they will need to be 16-20 weeks old
Most breeds start to lay after 4 to 5 months old. Some breeds are slower to lay and can be 6 to 7 months old before offering the first egg.
Make sure light conditions are right, a combination of 14 hours per day of both natural and artificial lighting.
Plenty of fresh water and laying MASH/grains which has the extra calcium and proteins needed for good egg production.
Most breeds of chickens start to lay at about 5 to 6 months old. Some late developers will not produce an egg until they are about 8 months old.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoa chicken, depending on the breed, will start to lay eggs anywhere from 4 to 5 months, they will lay at a consistent rate for about 14 months. Egg production might slow down in the winter when the days are shorter and colder, unless you have a heated coop that stays quite warm. Certain chickens will lay bigger eggs than others, some will lay white eggs and some will lay brown or speckled. Eggs might start out small and then over a period of time get to be bigger. Remember not all chickens are the same so this may not relate to every chicken. My chickens will be 4 months on October 18, 2010..i can't wait until i get my first egg, i have seven chickens and i would highly recommend getting them.
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∙ 15y agoApproximately 16-20 weeks
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Why is your Leghorn chicken not laying eggs?
your chicken doesn't want to probably
What is a female chicken that has given birth called?
Chickens do not give birth. Chicken reproduce by laying eggs, which are hatched in about 21 days after they are laid. A chicken is called a laying chicken when it is grown for the purpose of laying eggs, as opposed to a frying or eating chicken, which is raised for food.
How old do chickens need to be before they lay eggs?
Most chickens are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs and will lay eggs for about two years. Some chickens will start laying at 4.5 months, but this is rare and probably due to hormones in their feed.
When do hens start laying after the winter?
Most chickens (i.e. Barred Rock, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns) are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs. A mature/bright comb and waddle indicate a chicken is ready to start laying eggs. If you can fit 3 fingers between the pelvic bones, that also means they are ready to start laying eggs.
Who lays the egg The chicken or the hen?
A hen IS a chicken. The female chicken as opposed to a rooster (male).The answer to your question is A hen chicken is used for laying eggs.
How many weeks old is a chicken when they start laying eggs?
usually about 18-20 weeks old before they actually begin laying eggs. -<3-
Does chicken nuggets come from chicken who don't lay eggs anymore?
No - the chickens do not start laying chicken nuggets after their egg laying days are over.
How old does a chicken have to be to ley eggs?
At approx. 5 months or 20 weeks your chicken should start laying eggs.
How old does a duck and a chicken start laying eggs?
Depending on the breed, they start laying around when they turn a year old.
When do chickens in harvest moon ds start laying eggs?
the chicken will lay eggs each day after you buy it if you take care of it well.
Why is your Leghorn chicken not laying eggs?
your chicken doesn't want to probably
What is a female chicken that has given birth called?
Chickens do not give birth. Chicken reproduce by laying eggs, which are hatched in about 21 days after they are laid. A chicken is called a laying chicken when it is grown for the purpose of laying eggs, as opposed to a frying or eating chicken, which is raised for food.
How many fertalized eggs will the chicken lay in one setting?
A chicken can lay anywhere between 5 and 12 eggs in one setting. (numbers can vary, but this is about the average). Also, if you have other laying chickens in the same nesting boxes, it is not uncommon for the laying chicken to steal eggs from the other chickens. So dont be suprised to find more than the average amount of eggs. We've come home to find a chicken laying on 18 fertilized eggs before. of course, these included the stolen eggs too!
Is your chicken laying on her eggs too long?
yes, what can i do?
How old do chickens need to be before they lay eggs?
Most chickens are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs and will lay eggs for about two years. Some chickens will start laying at 4.5 months, but this is rare and probably due to hormones in their feed.
Does one chicken laying a egg encourage the others to lay?
no you idiot Well first answer was direct. NO. It depends upon age of them also and where you have them. When it is natures time to have them start laying eggs, they will.
Does molt affect egg production?
Yes if a chicken is in molt then the chicken will stop laying eggs. But after a week of so it will start to lay again. You can tell which chicken has stoped laying because their comb (Top thing on their head) Will be a dull pink instead of a Red.
