Do hens get aggressive when laying eggs?

Do hens get aggressive when laying eggs?

So because chickens actually need worms to survive, whenever they realize that eggs, or other chickens, are acceptable alternative sources of the nutrients they need, their survival instinct kicks in, and they want to thrive and be healthy, so they start to cannibalize on their kind or their own or other chickens’ eggs …

What should I do if my hens are not laying well?

3. Feed. Laying hens need a balanced diet to lay well. Good quality layer feeds have the correct balance of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, calcium and other minerals. If you feed table scraps or scratch grains to your hens, you should use moderation so as not to upset the balance.

What to do if a hen is attacked by a dog?

Favorite egg hen was attacked by dog. Tore up pretty bad. We have cleaned well and super glued back together, leaving openings for drainage. Also have sprayed with Vetrycin. Today are going to respect … read more

Why does my Americana hen stop laying eggs?

Cindy, we aren’t sure why your Americana would stop laying blue eggs. Egg color is genetically determined by the male parent of the hen. A hen will normally lay only one color of egg her entire life, but the egg shell color may fade as the hen grows older. I have 6 layers … three cochins (laying very well) one NH and two Rodies …

What kind of noise does a hen make when it lays an egg?

Laying cackle-A hilariously annoying sound that sounds like the hen is REALLY proud of her egg laying accomplishment and wants everybody in the entire neighborhood to know it. Broody hiss-A snake like hiss often accompanied by fluffing of feathers and a dirty look while the hen is sitting in her nest box.

How old do hens have to be to lay?

While most hens will start laying between 4 & 6 months old, it might just be a little too early for your hen to lay. Hang in there a few months, she should start laying in time.

What was the name of the rooster that attacked my hen?

We had a BO rooster who came after me and also picked on one of our favorite hens Brownie. He would stand just inside the chicken door to peck her as she came inside to go up at night. One morning he came after her so savagely that her head was a bloody mess. My husband killed him and it was delicious.

What happens to chickens that are too old to lay eggs?

Essentially, when the chickens no longer lay eggs, the farmers are out of business until they can get new hens. And then the process repeats. Not all egg farmers engage in the practice of gassing and dumping their spent hens. Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs outlines on their website how they treat the end of laying and life for their hens.

How old are the hens and the rooster?

I have 4 old hens (2+ years), 6 young hens (this year’s hatch) and a young rooster (this year’s hatch). The rooster has just started to crow. Today i went into the coop after hearing a bunch of commotion.