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Roosters, of course, don't lay eggs. Therefore,
their calcium requirements are much lower than laying
hens. Overdosing with calcium will have predictably
deleterious health effects, including kidney disease.
Chicken feeds are designed for the poultry industry,
where roosters are expendable. Nobody concerns
themselves with the longevity or health of the
rooster, because it has no effect on profit.
Therefore, there is no dedicated rooster feed.
Your best bet is a wild game bird feed, which does
not include a high calcium content. At Sunnyskies
Bird Sanctuary, we use Cochecton Mills Wild Game
Feed.
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Will it hurt for a rooster to eat layin pellets?
No The laying mash or pellets are fine for the rooster. There really is no way to stop the rooster from eating the same things you feed the hens other than keeping them separated. My hens are fed laying crumble all year long and the roosters thrive on it.
Can your rooster be in the same coop as the hens?
Of course he can. The rooster is meant to live with the hens as he is the protector of the flock. The roosters main job besides fertilizing the eggs is to face anything that may cause harm to his flock giving the hens time for escape.
How many chickens per laying box?
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.
Can a rooster be fed the same food as hens?
No. Roosters from the same clutch of eggs will mate with hens from the same batch with little or no genetic problems in the first few generations. It is always a good idea to renew or refresh the genetic line every few years just to ensure that problems do not arise. Unlike humans, animals are not bound by moral constraints when it comes to mating.
Is eating a rooster the same as eating a chicken?
Most chickens that are consumed are hens. Roosters are less tender and can have a sort of "gamey" taste, unless they have been castrated when young. Then it's called a capon. Also the males are more valuable than hens, so are quite expensive when used for meat.
Will it hurt for a rooster to eat layin pellets?
No The laying mash or pellets are fine for the rooster. There really is no way to stop the rooster from eating the same things you feed the hens other than keeping them separated. My hens are fed laying crumble all year long and the roosters thrive on it.
What is a rhode island red hens diet?
The same as other laying hens - layer feed, preferrably organic crumbles.
Can your rooster be in the same coop as the hens?
Of course he can. The rooster is meant to live with the hens as he is the protector of the flock. The roosters main job besides fertilizing the eggs is to face anything that may cause harm to his flock giving the hens time for escape.
Does having a rooster make hens lay bigger eggs?
They eggs are the same size as if there is no rooster in the flock.
What do you feed cockrels?
Our roosters eat the same feed as the hens. It is a basic ration for egg laying poultry purchased up at the tractor supply. They also get veggie and salad scraps from the kitchen. They don't mind getting into my garden and eating my greens and strawberries either.
Does rooster taste different from chicken and how?
Fryers are young male and female chickens slaughtered at a certain weight. An older hen slaughtered after her egg laying days are done will usually be called a stewing hen because they are usually tougher and not suitable for frying.
Why does your rooster chase your hens around?
I think the rooster is tying to impress them, not exactly impress but you know, the same way a boy might chase a girl around at recess.
What is a chickens conservation?
Oh come on people,,, one rooster per every 15 hens is quite sufficient to fertilize your next spring out birth. After spring kick him out, if you think you can leave him and you see the rooster picks your hens to death, throw him out, and leave him on the outskirsts. Hens will lay, feathers will grow, and as long as you gave him springtime, you'll have chicks. Watch your brood hens and you can still gather eggs from the lonesome nests. Let your hens choose their laying field. Sometimes 2 hens take over the same eggs. Let them be. They will work it out, it's called survival. You'll find 2 hens taking care of the same growth, without any rivaltism. You'll have chicks that follow 2 brood hens with twice the coverage from the other hens. You have 11 eggs, 2 hens in interest, 6 eggs hatch, neither mother knows who is who and they defend these 6 chicks against the other 14 hens until one day all the hens look over the young. This is their survival.
Are roosters and hens the same?
no. roosters and hens are two very different animals. people that dont know that probably dont know 2+2=4!!! A rooster is male, a hen is female. retard
If you have hens with a rooster does it take longer for it to start to crow?
No, actually it would take the same amount of time. A young male rooster will become ready when the time is right. It has nothing to do with interaction with other birds.
How many chickens per laying box?
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.
Can a rooster be fed the same food as hens?
No. Roosters from the same clutch of eggs will mate with hens from the same batch with little or no genetic problems in the first few generations. It is always a good idea to renew or refresh the genetic line every few years just to ensure that problems do not arise. Unlike humans, animals are not bound by moral constraints when it comes to mating.
