The Beginning: From Egg to Chick The lifecycle of a chicken begins with the hatching of an egg. A mother hen, or a broody hen, carefully incubates her eggs for about 21 days. During this time, she keeps the eggs…
Chickens are not nocturnal animals. They are diurnal and are active during the day. Chickens are fascinating creatures that have captivated human interest for centuries. Whether on a farm, in a backyard, or as part of a commercial operation, these…
Chicken Breed Age of Onset Laying Estimated Eggs per Year Heritage Breeds (Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orpingtons, and Plymouth Rocks) 22-24 weeks 150-250 Commercial Breeds (Leghorns) 18-20 weeks > 300 Australorp 22-24 weeks > 364 What is the average age…
Chickens can break their eggs due to several reasons, such as thin shells, stress, boredom, and nutritional deficiencies. Chickens are fascinating creatures that lay countless eggs throughout their lives. However, it’s frustrating when you find your hen’s broken eggs in…
Do you have chicken? Are they lay eggs and you wanted to hatch them? But you don’t know how to hatch chicken eggs using an incubator. If you are a beginner, you may be wondering what is the way to…
