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Egg quantities differ depending on what bantam species lays them but the eggs are much smaller than a standard size chicken. A bantam Silkie will lay well below average when compared to a Rhode Island Red
Bantam is reference to size not an individual breed.
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Are maran bantams good egg layers?
My bantam hen lays 1 egg everyother day.
What are egg laying chickens called?
Layers or Hens.
Are the chickens you eat also egg layers?
Yes, they are. The ones that produce baby chickens have been fertilized, and the ones that we eat are not fertilized. Ask your grocer about the availability of duck eggs.
Are Brahma chickens good layers?
They will lay a bit but eggs are quite small. I will go with production reds or americana chickens for some great egg laying hens.
What chickens are easiest to care for?
I have found that if you want easy to care for chickens that lay a lot of eggs, Isa Browns are the best variety. They are the breed of chickens most egg farms use. Rhode Island Reds are also good. But, if you are looking for pets, some bantam varieties may be what you are looking for.
Do bantams lay edible eggs?
Yes, bantams lay edible eggs just like standard-sized chickens. The only difference is that bantam eggs are smaller in size.
When do bantam start laying eggs?
Bantams, just like their standard size counterparts, lay at about 5 to 6 months old. It really depends on the breed of bantam you own as to whether they are good productive layers laying daily or slow layers who will drop an egg twice a week.
Are bantams a good egg laying chicken?
A bantam is a size of chicken (many standard breeds also have a "bantam" of that same breed...) Finding a breed of bantam that lays well will take some research however, and always remember that each chicken is an individual and can very well deviate from the norm of egg laying.
How long does it take to hatch a bantam egg?
Around 3 weeks my bantam chicken is about due to have her eggs hatch and we have let her lay on her eggs for 3 weeks!
How long does it take for a bantam egg to hatch?
21 days
Which bantam is best egg layer?
Rhode island reds
Is a EE chicken a good egg layer?
well,they are but the can be mean sometimes.but if you are looking for egg layers the EE chicken is a good way to go.they lay medium sized eggs but they lay everyday.i know because i have one.but the EE chickens are not meat chickens so i would not have them for any dinner of mine lol:].i love my eggs i get from that chicken.but if you are looking for a nice chicken this is not the way to go.but there eggs.....they are amazing.
