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Why do brown egg hens sometimes lay white eggs?
A breed that will lay a brown egg, will not lay a white or tinted egg. However, the eggs will be darker at the begging of hens laying cycle, and can fade to an extremely pale shade by the end of her laying cycle. The only other reason why a hen might lay an unexpected egg color, would be if she was a mix.
How many eggs do four hens lay a day?
Four hens have the potential to lay four eggs but this is not always the case. Old hens will eventually stop laying eggs, sick hens may not lay any eggs and hens even in prime condition may be molting or may just be a slow laying breed. There are many reasons why four hens may not even lay one egg in a single day.
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.
Will dog food hurt laying hens?
A little dog food once in a while will not hurt the laying hens, however do not substitute dog food for a balanced layer feed. The layer feed has been formulated to be nutritionally complete and meet the needs of a laying bird with the correct protein, fat and calcium numbers. A full diet of dogfood will cause problems down the line health wise and especially egg wise since it is not formulated for hens.
Does laying mash contain ephedrine?
NO. It would be counter productive to supply an appetite suppressant to laying hens. The whole idea of feeding the hens laying mash is to have them produce better quality eggs not get them to eat less.
What is the largest breed of laying hen?
The largest hens that can lay are the Jersy Giant and the Wyandotte. Look them up!
How old does a chicken have to be to begin laying eggs?
Most hens begin laying eggs at about 16 to 20 weeks old. This depends on the breed and nutritional health of the hen. The hens first egg (s) are often small and can even be yolkless.
What age can hens breed?
You know when a hen is ready to start laying eggs when her comb drops, and her face feathers are full and have lost the "pinkish" color.
Do you have to have a roaster to have laying hens?
No you dont
What is the value of a full grown laying chicken?
That depends on your area, the breed of the bird, the quality of the bird, and the age of the bird. Usually laying hens will sell for $8-$15 each, sometimes more for rare breeds or colors.
How much do 6 laying hens eat per day?
Six laying hens typically consume about 3 to 4 pounds of feed per day. This amount can vary based on factors such as the hens' age, breed, and the type of feed provided. Additionally, they may supplement their diet with kitchen scraps and forage if they have access to the outdoors. It's important to ensure they have constant access to fresh water as well.
Why do brown egg hens sometimes lay white eggs?
A breed that will lay a brown egg, will not lay a white or tinted egg. However, the eggs will be darker at the begging of hens laying cycle, and can fade to an extremely pale shade by the end of her laying cycle. The only other reason why a hen might lay an unexpected egg color, would be if she was a mix.
Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
How many times do budgies breed a year?
budgie's will typically breed themselves to death.. if you let them. but because of the amount of calcium the hens ( female budgies) lose when you breed them you should NOT let them have more than TWO CLUTCHES a YEAR, if you do it can cause problems with egg laying.
What age do hen's begin egg laying?
Hens begin laying at about 18-22 weeks on average, with some as early as 16 weeks and some as late at 25 weeks. influencing factors include breed, amount of sunshine and nutrition. All egg laying chickens should be laying by six months of age.
How many laying hens are there in the UK?
29 million
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
