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- In a well-sheltered farm or house. Normally in a little pen or a big cage which allows them to have a lot of space but at the same time, safety from their predators like foxes.
- Domesticated hens will stay in the housing provided for them, which called a coop. If they have no housing, they will roam all day, ook for food, and take dust baths. Hens without coops will often roost (sleep) in trees at night. However, housing should be provided to keep them comfortable and safe.
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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.
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.
My hens will sit the eggs all day but not at night why?
Well, the hen lays on the eggs at day because she knows that people and a lot of preditors stay out during the day. She will usually go out and eat later when it is just her and the other chickens.
Where do hens stay with their chicks at night?
Hens and their chicks stay in their nests.
Can hens eat broccoli?
Hens can eat most cooked vegetables. Stay away from onions these tend to disagree with the bird.
Where do hens cocks and other animals stay?
Typically on a farm.
Can chicks be adopted by other hens?
Technically no, but they generally stay together
What are the spurs on a rooster?
They are for 1) fighting with other roosters to prove his supremacy, and become the leader of the hens. and 2) for aiding hium so stay on the hens when they are mating. Because hens usually dont like it so the rooster needs all the help he can get when trying to stay on long enough to allow successful fertilisation.
How long does rholde island hens stay pregnant?
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Do hens set on the eggs the entire 28 days with out feeding?
No, they stay on the eggs for most of the day but they get up in order to feed.
Why won't my broody stay on her clutch?
Some hens just aren't built for being broody. Although, if there is continuous disturbance, (ie. noise from the house, other hens trying to lay etc), then this would cause her to leave her clutch.
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.
Why do farmers breed hens?
more hens = more eggs + more chickens (possibly more hens) = £££££
