Chicken

The Importance of Age-Appropriate Poultry Feed Starter Feed For Baby Chicks: 0-8 Weeks Old. Grower Feed For Pullets: 8-16 Weeks Old. Layer Feed For Hens:… Read More »What Do You Feed Chickens At Each Stage?

A typical laying hen will eat 4 to 6 ounces of feed each day. This will vary, especially depending on the weather. During the cold… Read More »How Much Feed Does A Layer Chicken Need Daily?

The 10 Best Chicken Feed For Laying Hens Manna Pro Oyster Shell. Manna Pro 7-Grain Ultimate Chicken Scratch. Scratch and Peck Feed Naturally Free Organic… Read More »What Is The Best Feeds For Layer Chicken?

A calcium deficiency will occur when a hen does not, or cannot, consume enough supplemental calcium to meet her needs. Some of the factors that… Read More »What Causes Calcium Deficiency In Chickens?

twice a week. How Much Yogurt Can a Chicken Eat? If there is one thing that can’t be prefaced enough, it’s that you should never… Read More »How Often Should You Give Chickens Yogurt?

Crushed oyster shells are an excellent source of calcium, and are the most common way flock owners supplement calcium in their flock. Some people also… Read More »How Do You Improve Calcium Deficiency In Chickens?

Blood spots are uncommon but can be found in both store-bought and farm-fresh eggs. They develop when tiny blood vessels in the hen’s ovaries or… Read More »What Is The Red Spot In A Chicken Egg?

WORM PREVENTION/CONTROL BEST PRACTICES DO feed chickens properly. DON’T throw chicken feed or treats on the ground where it can become contaminated with infected droppings.… Read More »How Do You Prevent Worms In Chickens?

Flat-sided eggs normally make up less than 1% of total production. They are most commonly produced by pullets in early lay and may be the… Read More »Why Are My Chickens Eggs Flat On One Side?

Medium: 20.5 ounces (about 1.70 ounce per egg) Large: 25.5 ounces (about 2.125 ounces per egg) Extra-Large: 26.5 ounces (about 2.20 ounce per egg) Jumbo:… Read More »How Big Can Chicken Eggs Get?