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Hens will lay eggs around 5-6 months of age depending on the breed. If you want them fertilized you will need a rooster, although having a rooster is not essential for having eggs (they sure are entertaining though!).
Some breeds are slow to mature and will not start to lay before 7 to 9 months.
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Do only hens lay eggs?
yes only hens lay eggs
What type of breded hens lay eggs?
All hens lay eggs.
Are roosters needed for hens to lay eggs?
No, they are not. But they are needed for hens to lay fertilized eggs.
Do chickens lay colored eggs?
Different hens will lay different coloured eggs. You can get some hens that lay green eggs!
How long before barnevelder hens start to lay eggs?
It can take 6 to 12 months before Barnevelder hens start to lay eggs. The exact time is different for each hen.
How do you get hens to lay eggs?
You can't. You might have to wait for a few days for hens to lay eggs.
Do boy hens lay eggs do boy hens lay eggs?
There is no such thing as a "boy hen". Hens are female chickens.
Do boy hens lay eggs am trying to say do boy hens lay eggs all year?
Hens are mom chickens and roosters are dad chickens. Only mom chickens, hens, lay eggs. They lay eggs all year.
Can male roosters lay eggs?
No, roosters do not lay eggs. Only hens lay eggs.
Does a hen lay eggs?
Hens lay eggs, the ones you eat.
How do hens lay eggs without a rooster?
hens lay no matter what. however if you want to get a fertile eggs you have to have a rooster
How many eggs do hens lay?
Approximately one per day, depending on the breed and age. Some breeds, such as the Aseel, will only lay one or two eggs each week. As hens get older, they start to lay less often, but lay bigger eggs.
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