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What are the advantages and disadvantages about barn hens egg production?
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· 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.
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Where do hens live?
Hens on a farm usually live in a structure called a chicken coop. Hens permitted to run free will usually sleep in their coop or other barn, even in trees, then in the day time wander around looking for food.
What are barn eggs?
Barn eggs are a term used for eggs found outside the regular nesting boxes and often cannot be determined how long ago they were laid by the hen. Some farms allow the hens to "free range" inside the barn on a farm where they are relatively protected from predators and sheltered from inclement weather. Most hens will lay their eggs in nesting boxes but sometime they will lay the egg in any old pile of hay or straw and are often not found for days or weeks after.
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.
You just relocated your laying hens how long before they start to lay eggs again?
A disruption in routine can cause a slow down in egg production for as long as 10 days. Once the hens settle back in and find nesting boxes to their liking they will resume egg laying.
Should you feed Hens Laying food before they start laying eggs?
Yes. Most grain/feed stores have special layer complete feed that gives the new pullet the extra calcium and protein needed for good egg production. Hens raised for egg production should be started on this feed about one month before expected egg production. This means they can be switched from chick grower, over to layer mash or pellets at about 12 to 16 weeks of age.
How much freedom do barn hens have?
Barn hens are limited to the space available within the structure of the barn or facility in which they are housed. While barn hens are not confined to cages, they are confined indoors to reduce exposure to predators and disease. Barn hens are NOT free range, they are cage free which seems to confuse many people.
What do barn hens get fed?
These are eggs laid by hens kept in barns at a rate of 9 hens per square metre. There are four types of production Free Range, Barn, Organic and as of 1st January 2012 Enriched Colony (formerly battery hens). Barn Hens are permanently housed inside and are allowed to roam freely around the shed. They lay their eggs in nest boxes the same as the other production types and eggs are collected daily. Barn egg production makes up only 5% of the total egg production in the UK. The hens have automatic lighting, feeding and water. They will typically be kept in sheds of about 10,000 - 12,000 birds. Sometimes more. It should be noted that Free Range and Enriched sheds are also populated at the same rate. All eggs are marked on the shell with the production code, country and individual farm code i.e 2uk 11111 - 2 = Barn, uk = country of origin and 11111 farm code. 1 = Free Range 3 = Enriched When produced on a commercial scale there is no issue of freshness with regards to the eggs. Eggs are laid, graded, packed and delivered to the supermarket within 4 days, in some circumstances up to 7 days.
What is the thing that keeps hens and cocks warm?
An insulated, temperature controlled chicken barn.
What is the difference between battery hens and barn hens?
There's no real difference between them. Battery hens are only smaller and some VERY CRUEL PEOPLE put them squished in a box and on wire that cuts their feet. So they're miserable all their life. so, eventually they forget to walk. Which barn hens have more freedom and space to walk around and lay and there for, they are allot happier with their lives.
Does it help hens egg production to have a rooster around?
yes
What is hen house production?
a hen house is where the hens produce table eggs.
What is the singular and plural possessive form of hen?
The plural form for the noun chicken is chickens; the plural possessive form is chickens'.
Where would you find hens on their nests on a poultry farm?
Usually in the chicken coop. You can often find hens in the barn if they are free range as they will go in there to nest in the loose hay. A quiet dark area is the best place to look.
Where do hens live?
Hens on a farm usually live in a structure called a chicken coop. Hens permitted to run free will usually sleep in their coop or other barn, even in trees, then in the day time wander around looking for food.
Will 2 Roosters with 4 Laying Hens slow egg production?
They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.
Can hens that are feed only with laying egg production lay fertilized egg?
No. they can if they have a rooster though
What are barn eggs?
Barn eggs are a term used for eggs found outside the regular nesting boxes and often cannot be determined how long ago they were laid by the hen. Some farms allow the hens to "free range" inside the barn on a farm where they are relatively protected from predators and sheltered from inclement weather. Most hens will lay their eggs in nesting boxes but sometime they will lay the egg in any old pile of hay or straw and are often not found for days or weeks after.
