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A chicken's laying season is all year long, although may slow down in the winter time due to shorter days. If the hen lays enough eggs where she feels there are enough for a 'clutch', her laying will stop as she prepares to incubate and hatch her brood, which generally takes 21 days. After a few more weeks, she will start to lay eggs again.
Average layer breeds start laying at about 5 to 7 months old and age out at about 18 months to two years old. So the answer to your question would be approximately one to one and a half years in production. This can vary by breed and condition. Older birds have been known to lay eggs but at a much reduced rate and poorer quality eggs.
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Chicken laying mammal?
There is no mammal that lays chickens. Even chickens do not lay chickens: they lay eggs. there are two types of egg-laying mammals (not chicken-laying), and they are the platypus and the echidna.
Why are your chickens not laying?
is it winter?? that is probably why they are not laying. or they dont have enough nutrients.
Do chickens ever stop laying?
yes
Are chickens the only birds that cackle after laying?
No
When should you begin feeding your chickens laying mash?
You should begin feeding your chickens Laying Mash at between 18 and 20 weeks. Laying Mash is a special type of chicken feed.
How did chickens lay eggs before laying mash?
Chickens don't require laying mash to lay. The feed suppliers just formulated a feed that is balanced nutritionally to support laying birds.
Do all chickens start laying eggs at 4 months?
No, not all chickens start laying eggs at 4 months. The age at which chickens start laying eggs can vary depending on the breed and individual bird. Some chickens may start laying eggs as early as 5-6 months old, while others may not start until they are closer to 6-8 months old.
Will apples effect chickens from laying eggs?
YES,
What are egg laying chickens called?
Layers or Hens.
We bought are chickens in August and the man said they were already laying but they aren't laying?
Hopefully your chickens are laying now but usually when you get them they should lay after 2-3 weeks. This is because they need to get used to their new surrounding and the atmosphere.
How do you check if your chicken is still laying eggs?
if you only have bacon for your breakfast then you know your chickens are not laying anymore
What purpose do wyandotte chickens serve?
They serve as both egg-laying and meat chickens pretty well.
