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Hens look similar to roosters, but they are generally shorter and plumper than roosters, and their feathers are shorter and less colorful. A hen's comb and wattle are also smaller and paler than those of a roster.
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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.
What do genie hens look like?
I want to raise chicken but I don't know which type would be the best for me since my property is quite small. I was told that genie hens are pretty good around other pets like dogs and cats and that they eat fleas and small bugs. What do genie hens look like and what color eggs do they lay?
A farmer had 20 hens All but 2 died How many hens are still alive?
Two hens are still alive.
What do you call hens that no longer lay?
Stew meat. ;) Old chickens don't actually have any special nomenclature. "Pullets" are young, immature female chickens and "hens" are mature, female chickens. However, most hens will continue laying until the year they die, just not nearly in the quantity that they did when they were 1 year old.
What do the hens eat?
Hens like to eat grains.
Can you mix silky hens with 3 year old hens?
it depends on several things. you must realte to the silkyness of the hens, as urself. by doing this. it allows you to gain to knowldege of the mixures it may be
What do roosters like?
Hens
When do hens usually lay an egg?
Hens typically like to lay in the morning hours. However, that is not a guarantee.
Do you like to feed hens?
Yes, feeding my hens is relaxing. The morning process of feeding, and maintaining a flock of birds is rewarding. There is always something going on in the farmyard that is interesting. The hens repay your care by giving you eggs.
Do hens have pimples on there legs like the roosters do?
Hens' legs are scaly and of a light colour. Sometimes dirt gets in between the scales. The scales are quite hard, and they overlap like the tiles on a roof.
What happens when you feed laying hens citus fruit?
The hens will rejoice!! Hens like fruit of any kind. They will eat the skins of most fruit also but seldom citrus. The flesh of the fruit is fair game for them however and they get good nutrients from citrus. My hens eat oranges, grapefruit and even lemons.
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'.
What is a group of hens called?
A group of hens is called a brood.
Do hens hate roosters?
No they don't it just seems like it because of their nature
What are battery eggs?
Eggs from battery hens, i.e. hens that are kept in cages (known as batteries) where several hens live together in one cage. These hens cannot roam freely as free-range hens can.
Did the hens in animal farm ever like napoleon?
Initially, some of the hens were loyal to Napoleon, but their allegiance stemmed more from fear and manipulation than genuine affection. As the story progresses, Napoleon becomes more tyrannical, and the hens eventually rebel against him.
