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Is there an Australorp Club in Australia?
Yes. The Club has a website and I will supply a link.
Does the chicken have to be broody before you put the rooster in?
No. The rooster makes the hen's eggs fertile. From your question, it sounds like you want a hen to hatch some eggs. If so, some breeds or crosses are far more likely to go broody than others. Also, particularly if the chickens are in a pen/run rather than free ranging, a rooster will discourage broodiness rather than encourage it. A rooster also reduces egg production - in both cases its because he chases the hens a little to control them and mate with them, so egg production drops.
Does an orpington X silkie make good broody?
Yes, a cross between an Orpington and Silkie can make a good broody hen. Both breeds are known for their broodiness and willingness to sit on eggs to hatch them. The offspring may inherit this trait, making them good mothers for hatching and raising chicks.
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.
Is there an Australorp Club in Australia?
Yes. The Club has a website and I will supply a link.
Does the chicken have to be broody before you put the rooster in?
No. The rooster makes the hen's eggs fertile. From your question, it sounds like you want a hen to hatch some eggs. If so, some breeds or crosses are far more likely to go broody than others. Also, particularly if the chickens are in a pen/run rather than free ranging, a rooster will discourage broodiness rather than encourage it. A rooster also reduces egg production - in both cases its because he chases the hens a little to control them and mate with them, so egg production drops.
Which chicken breed lay more eggs?
There are several breeds that lay a large amount of eggs. The most common breed that are readily available. Leghorns Rhode Island Reds Australorp New Hampshires Sussex These are considered good to excellent laying hens.
What breed of hens lay eggs longer than 4 years?
Dual purpose breeds will outlay "layer hens" over large spans of time. This is because layer hens get "burnt out". Also, upkeep and proper care/nutrition have a lot of say in how well/long a hen will lay. The better the keep, the better the rate/length of lay. My Australorp hen is 5 years old, taken GREAT care of, and is still laying every other day.
Do hens start sitting at a certain time of the year?
No. A hen can go broody anytime. It is part of the chickens natural cycle and with domestic birds and artificial heat and light sources a hen can and will brood whenever the mood hits. There is no way to induce broodiness and it is sometimes difficult to stop if the hen sets her mind on brooding a clutch of eggs.
What color are australorp eggs?
They can be from a cream color to a light brown and will lay almost everyday.
How many eggs does an australorp chicken lay a year?
when they are 5-6 months old
Does an orpington X silkie make good broody?
Yes, a cross between an Orpington and Silkie can make a good broody hen. Both breeds are known for their broodiness and willingness to sit on eggs to hatch them. The offspring may inherit this trait, making them good mothers for hatching and raising chicks.
What chickens are the best layers?
The best layer is probably the australorp. Next are leghorns and rhode island reds.
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.
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.
