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Chickens raised for broilers are processed at about 18 weeks old and never lay an egg. They are for meat only. Raising chickens for eggs means to feed them special diets to maximize egg production, these birds are usually kept for 18 to 24 months and then processed for meat after prime egg laying is over.
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How often do chickens lay eggs?
they have the ability to lay an egg every 23.5 hours. does not mean they will but they can
How many different types of eggs are there?
If you mean in color - there are white and brown. If you mean breed ,then there are many,about 50-60 different types of chickens who produce different eggs.
Does chicken lay eggs without rooster?
NoAnd it's called "Laying" not "Laying on"Cockerels don't lay eggs, so improve your question by saying "Is there a breed of hen that does not lay eggs.I think he/she was asking if there is a breed of chicken that doesn't go broody, and the answer to that is yes alot of chickens have been bred not to go broody (ex.leghorn)
Is a EE chicken a good egg layer?
well,they are but the can be mean sometimes.but if you are looking for egg layers the EE chicken is a good way to go.they lay medium sized eggs but they lay everyday.i know because i have one.but the EE chickens are not meat chickens so i would not have them for any dinner of mine lol:].i love my eggs i get from that chicken.but if you are looking for a nice chicken this is not the way to go.but there eggs.....they are amazing.
What does rears birds mean?
"Rears birds" typically refers to the act of raising or breeding birds, such as chickens or pigeons, for various purposes like meat, eggs, or ornamental reasons. It involves providing proper care, housing, and feeding to ensure the birds grow healthily and produce desired outcomes.
Do chickens need heat to produce good eggs?
Quite simply...No people would argue lots of factors needed to produce good eggs, but this is not one of them. If you meant good chickens then yes, you need heat. (i mean chickens to hatch from the eggs) Quite simply...No people would argue lots of factors needed to produce good eggs, but this is not one of them. If you meant good chickens then yes, you need heat. (i mean chickens to hatch from the eggs)
When selling chickens eggs or their meat what is more profitable?
Sell your eggs. killing them is mean. that is why I'm a vegietarian!
Do chickens only lay eggs in the morning?
no, they do it when excited or feeding time.
What does it mean if zebra finchs lay green eggs?
they are just like chickens...... they can lay different color eggs
What does alektorophobia mean?
Alektorophobia is the fear of chickens; particularly the eggs and feathers either alive or dead.
Do chickens lay eggs often?
they have the ability to lay an egg every 23.5 hours. does not mean they will but they can
What chickens lay coco colored eggs?
If you mean eggs that are commonly called just "brown eggs", Rhode Island Red is a species that lays brown eggs - and there may be others.
What is mean by haching?
Haching is not a word. However, if you mean hatching, that is the act of being born from an egg. For example, chickens lay eggs, and from those eggs chicks are born, thus beginning the cycle.
What are the types of poultry animals?
If by poultry you mean chickens, there are hundreds of breeds. Here are some of the most common ones: -Rhode Island Red (eggs) -Barred Rock (eggs) -White Leghorn (eggs) -Buff Orpington (mostly eggs, but are large, and make good meat birds also) If You didn't mean just chickens, There are many kinds including -ducks -turkeys -chickens -peafowl -Guineafowl and many others, hope this helps.
How often do chickens lay eggs?
they have the ability to lay an egg every 23.5 hours. does not mean they will but they can
How many different types of eggs are there?
If you mean in color - there are white and brown. If you mean breed ,then there are many,about 50-60 different types of chickens who produce different eggs.
What color chicken lays cream eggs?
Chickens do not lay eggs according to the colour of their feathers, but here are some breeds that lay cream eggs: -Buff Orpington -Barred Rock -Americauna (these also lay green eggs sometimes)
