Interesting Facts About Chicken Eggs - BackYard Chickens
2012年2月22日 · While most eggs have a slight sheen to the shell, some breeds or individual hens tend to lay eggs with a chalkier texture. Chicken And Egg Behavior Most hens will lay …
Getting Your Chickens to Lay Eggs
2022年3月28日 · Tips on Getting Chickens to Lay Eggs You can encourage your chicken to lay eggs with the following tips: Ensure Proper Health Providing your chickens with the best …
Egg Laying Behavior The Mystery Unraveled - BackYard Chickens
2021年1月18日 · Boxes no higher than 24 inches off the ground with perch or ladder access protects from predators while providing a safe easily accessible place to lay eggs. Hens have …
Common Chicken Breeds That Lay Colored Eggs - BackYard Chickens
2022年2月21日 · With the ability to lay 250 eggs every year, this chicken breed can lay eggs of many different colors - although most of their eggs are blue, some lay eggs of other colors as …
8 reasons your chickens may not be laying eggs and what you can …
2017年10月27日 · They should be back to normal and laying eggs in 2 months or so (it depends on the chicken). 4. TOO YOUNG TO LAY EGGS Your chicken can stop laying eggs simply …
Silkie Eggs: All You Need To Know And More - BackYard Chickens
2022年8月17日 · Eggs can range in size from 35g - 70g (1.2 oz - 2.5 oz). In commercial terms, an extra-large egg is one that weighs more than 2 ounces (59 grams), and a jumbo egg is one …
Differences Between Duck Eggs & Chicken Eggs - BackYard Chickens
2022年5月11日 · Ducks lay one egg per day, and don't worry: you don't need a male duck (a drake) for females to lay eggs. However, without a drake, the eggs aren't fertilized. Some …
Chickens & Winter Egg Laying and Lighting
2012年11月23日 · Most chickens produce eggs at the fastest rate when there is a better chance their offspring will survive to maturity. Chicks clearly would not survive as well in cold weather. …
How long for broody hen to lay eggs again - BackYard Chickens
2017年8月21日 · It can take several weeks to a month for a hen to begin to lay again after going broody depending on the hen and the breed. Usually hens molt after brooding, so they have to …
What Affects Egglaying And How To Increase Egg Production
2012年11月27日 · A common myth is that a rooster will help a hen to lay more eggs. A rooster will not increase egg production, but is needed to fertilize the eggs. If your hens are not laying as …