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Many small farms slaughter hens no longer producing eggs. This is usually at about 2 years old. The hens at this age are best used for stewing and braising since the meat can be a little tough. If you are raising older hens for meat, then a finishing diet (high fat) can be given for about 6 weeks and when desired finish weight (3.5 to 6 lbs) is achieved then it is time to slaughter and process.
When laying hens become less productive sometimes it's best to keep a few of the older hens to improve flock dynamics.
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What animal will kill and carry a chicken away but not eat it?
there are reports of tarantulas killing and dragging away chickens. whether or not they eat them I don't know!
Do chickens eat snakes and is there a specifc bread or species that eat and kill snakes.?
Chickens can eat snakes, especially smaller ones. Guinea fowl are known for eating and killing snakes as they are more aggressive and have a strong prey drive. Other animals like certain species of hawks, eagles, and some snakes themselves, like the king snake, also eat and kill other snakes.
How do raccoons kill chickens?
Yes, raccoons are omnivores and will kill and eat birds of all kinds. Chickens trapped in a coop are easy prey for a raccoon at night and they will make all attempts to get into them.
Can chickens eat leeches?
it can eat you
What animal kills chickens to drink blood?
There isn't an animal that kills chickens specifically to drink their blood. If a chicken is killed, it is likely by a wolf, raccoon, or fox. If they did not eat the chickens, it is likely that they were disturbed during the kill and had all intentions on coming back to claim their kill.
Does bobcat kill chickens?
Yes, bobcats kill and eat chickens.
Can weasels eat chicken?
Yes. Weasels can and do kill and eat chickens.
Can raccoons harm your chickens?
Yes, raccoons will kill and eat chickens if they are not well secured.
Is it okay to kill and eat your own chickens?
Yes. Why not?
Are there any killer chickens?
Not if you mean "man-eating chickens" Chickens, being omnivores, will kill and eat small rodents and other animals. So the answer is yes, chickens can and will kill for food.
Does a cat eat chickens?
Chickens are a little too big for a housecat to kill, but it will eat chicken if it is put in front of the cat.
Since you kill cows and chickens why is it wrong to kill dogs and cats?
We eat the cows and chickens. They are food. The same cannot be said of cats and dogs in most cultures. In most cultures we do not kill pets, not even when they are cows and chickens.
Do bantam chickens get eaten by crows if they're by standard chickens?
Crows do not kill animals, they are scavengers, so no, they will not eat bantams.
Can a hen eat a woodmouse?
They will if they can catch it. Chickens are omnivores and will eat meat when available. If the chicken is able to kill the mouse it will eat it.
Do cocker spaniels eat birds?
Most dogs will kill chickens if they are not trained not to chase and kill things.
Do posums eat chicken eggs?
Yes, they are opportunistic omnivores. They will also kill the chickens.
Do chickens eat humans?
Yes.
