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Does a chicken egg have to be fertilized by a male chicken to make a chick?
They lay eggs daily, but if you want chicks you have to have a male to fertilize the eggs.
Do white chickens lay a brown egg periodacally?
No, the color of the eggshell is determined by the breed of chicken, not the color of its feathers. White Leghorn chickens, for example, typically lay white eggs, while Rhode Island Red chickens usually lay brown eggs.
What is the significance of chicken leg color and egg color?
The color of a chicken's legs can indicate breed differences or health issues. Egg color is determined by the breed of the chicken - for example, Ameraucana chickens lay blue eggs while Rhode Island Reds lay brown eggs. Eggshell color does not affect the taste or nutritional value of the egg.
How are chicken eggs fertilized and you want more than just a cockrel?
When a rooster mates with a hen, sperm from the rooster is transferred to the hen's oviduct where it fertilizes the egg. However, hens do not require a rooster to lay eggs, as they will still ovulate and lay infertile eggs on their own.
How many eggs will a polish hen lay in a year?
None...only Polish roosters lay eggs.
Do you need a cockerel if you have hen or will they still lay eggs?
The hen will lay eggs either way, she will lay more if you have a rooster and the eggs will be fetilized
How many eggs does a female chicken lay in a year?
your average chicken/hen lays about 260 eggs a year.
What is the difference between a cock and a hen Linnet?
A hen is female and a cockerel is a young male.
Does a chicken egg have to be fertilized by a male chicken to make a chick?
They lay eggs daily, but if you want chicks you have to have a male to fertilize the eggs.
Can a hawk also be called a pullet?
No..A pullet is a young hen chicken, just beginning to lay eggs.
Does the amount of daylight affect eggs laid by a chicken?
Yes. A healthy hen will lay up to one egg a day if it is in constant light. If the chicken coop is very dim it will take longer for the hen to lay an egg. It doesn't have to be natural daylight, you can put artificial lights in the chicken coop to increase the amount of eggs the chicken lays.
Can male chicken lay eggs?
No. But a disease may cause a rooster to change its gender and become a hen!
Does a hen lay eggs?
Hens lay eggs, the ones you eat.
What is the difference between rooster and hen?
The hen is smaller and has a smaller tail, comb and wattle.The rooster is bigger has a larger tail, comb and wattle.
How many eggs does a chicken have to lay before one can hatch?
There is no certain number of eggs a chicken has to lay before any can hatch. The requirements for an egg hatching are as follows: 1. A rooster to fertilize the eggs. 2. The hen's willingness to sit on the eggs for at least 21 days.
Why does your hen lay pointy eggs?
Hens lay eggs in various shapes, sizes, and colors based on genetics and health. Pointy eggs can be caused by stress, lack of calcium, or irregular egg formation. However, it is not typically a major concern as long as the hen is otherwise healthy and laying eggs regularly.
Do you nee a boy chicken to get the girl chicken pregnant to lay an egg?
No, if you just want eggs to eat you do not need a rooster. If you want to hatch chicks, you would require a male.
