Fear

[Mahmoud Altayeb]

I always feared to touch chickens and organize their nest
I want to know if it is normal to move them from one nest to another
I want to know if I can add eggs underneath a chicken so that she incubates them
How many eggs does a chicken lay daily and can she lay without a rooster
How can I make hens lay eggs
How can I make rooster **** a hen
How can I make my hens adapt to my presence and touching them
Is it ok if I can close the coop and leave them hens with a2 roosters
How can I make my hens lay eggs in a certain place
Thanks

 

[Northwest_Wannabe]

1. Chickens in general you shouldn't be afraid to touch, the nest boxes where they lay eggs also is totally fine to mess with (such as taking eggs, cleaning it, etc) However BROODY hens CAN be mean and just be cautious, most do peck or bite but if you've been bit by a cat or a dog it's not bad (although can be surprising)

2. You can try to move a broody hen to a different nest, although I'm not sure of the success rates for this. Some people do it fine, others hen's don't take. Ours would always go back to their original nest.

3. Yes you can add fertile eggs under a broody hen, leaving unfertilized eggs under a broody hen can lead to rotten eggs however so it's best to keep an eye on what your hen is laying on (some people mark eggs, however we collect daily so it's not an issue for our not-too-big-flock)

4. A chicken lays an egg just about every day. I think technically their bodies create an egg every 36 hours? Some people believe some hens can lay two eggs in one day, I personally have never seen this however, and can't imagine if it is possible that it would be good for their bodies anyway.

5. You can't make a hen lay eggs. Once a pullet is mature, she'll typically lay eggs (100-200 a year I believe) for a few years before slowing down in production. We have a 5 year old hen still laying an egg a day during all seasons besides winter.

6. You don't have to do anything special to make your rooster mate with your hens, besides of course having a rooster, and hens. It's highly variable on the rooster himself and the ladies but if you intend on getting a rooster make sure he has enough ladies so that he doesn't overbreed the hens, stress them out, and injure them.

7. Hand raising chicks generally results in fairly tame bird, treats, daily interaction, going at a slow pace generally works well (not rushing, harassing or frightening the birds, remember they're technically prey animals)

8. How big is the coop? How long are they being shut in? Do they have a run, and how large is it? Why do you want to shut them in? Do the roosters get along, and how many hens are there?

9. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-get-a-chicken-to-lay-in-the-nestbox.66573/ Here's a good article on showing ladies where to lay

 

[Mahmoud Altayeb]

1. Chickens in general you shouldn't be afraid to touch, the nest boxes where they lay eggs also is totally fine to mess with (such as taking eggs, cleaning it, etc) However BROODY hens CAN be mean and just be cautious, most do peck or bite but if you've been bit by a cat or a dog it's not bad (although can be surprising)

2. You can try to move a broody hen to a different nest, although I'm not sure of the success rates for this. Some people do it fine, others hen's don't take. Ours would always go back to their original nest.

3. Yes you can add fertile eggs under a broody hen, leaving unfertilized eggs under a broody hen can lead to rotten eggs however so it's best to keep an eye on what your hen is laying on (some people mark eggs, however we collect daily so it's not an issue for our not-too-big-flock)

4. A chicken lays an egg just about every day. I think technically their bodies create an egg every 36 hours? Some people believe some hens can lay two eggs in one day, I personally have never seen this however, and can't imagine if it is possible that it would be good for their bodies anyway.

5. You can't make a hen lay eggs. Once a pullet is mature, she'll typically lay eggs (100-200 a year I believe) for a few years before slowing down in production. We have a 5 year old hen still laying an egg a day during all seasons besides winter.

6. You don't have to do anything special to make your rooster mate with your hens, besides of course having a rooster, and hens. It's highly variable on the rooster himself and the ladies but if you intend on getting a rooster make sure he has enough ladies so that he doesn't overbreed the hens, stress them out, and injure them.

7. Hand raising chicks generally results in fairly tame bird, treats, daily interaction, going at a slow pace generally works well (not rushing, harassing or frightening the birds, remember they're technically prey animals)

8. How big is the coop? How long are they being shut in? Do they have a run, and how large is it? Why do you want to shut them in? Do the roosters get along, and how many hens are there?

9. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-get-a-chicken-to-lay-in-the-nestbox.66573/ Here's a good article on showing ladies where to lay

Thank u very much God bless u

 

[Mahmoud Altayeb]

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[Northwest_Wannabe]

Did you have another question? : D

 

[Mahmoud Altayeb]

Did you have another question? : D

Yes, thank u for ur care, anyways is it possible that I can keep chicks away from their mother because I fear they get swallowed by cats

 

[Northwest_Wannabe]

Yes, thank u for ur care, anyways is it possible that I can keep chicks away from their mother because I fear they get swallowed by cats

You can raise chicks under a broody hen, or you can raise them yourself inside of a brooder! Brooders are generally in the home (spare room, garage, etc) but of course varies per person. They'd be cat safe there most likely (make sure there's a "lid" on the brooder!) When using a broody hen however *usually* the chicks stay outside with mom, where she went broody (nest box). We've always sectioned off that area and let her raise them up for a while before setting them free. We don't have too much of a cat issue in our neighborhood and never had any losses due to them, how were you thinking of raising chicks (broody/brooder) and are you worried about cats you own or other people's( or feral) cats?

 

[SulkyBantam]

Yes, thank u for ur care, anyways is it possible that I can keep chicks away from their mother because I fear they get swallowed by cats

Its possible, but in my view I wouldn't want to rob the Mama of her babies, maybe get day old chicks and rear them yourself from the start!

 

[EmmaRainboe]

I want to know if I can add eggs underneath a chicken so that she incubates them

If the hen is broody, then yes.

How many eggs does a chicken lay daily

It depends on the time of year, age of the chicken, and the breed. Chickens generally don’t lay much in the winter due to the shorter days, you can however add extra light in the coop for a few extra hours to make their bodies think the days are longer. However I choose not to do this because a) I think they deserve a break, and b) often times a hpens body will wear out faster.

Also breeds like silkies for example lay less eggs than a Rhode Island Red.

Laying also slows down the older the hens get.

can she lay without a rooster

She will lay eggs, but they will not be fertilized.

How can I make hens lay eggs

Let their body do the work. You don’t need to do anything except provide her with a stress free environment.

How can I make rooster **** a hen

Put a rooster in with them, let them do the work.

Is it ok if I can close the coop and leave them hens with a2 roosters

Depending on how much space you have and how many hens then 2 roosters can work.

How can I make my hens lay eggs in a certain place
Thanks

I choose to put golf balls (many people use fake ceramic eggs) in my nest to show the new layers where to lay.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

If the hen is broody, then yes.

It depends on the time of year, age of the chicken, and the breed. Chickens generally don’t lay much in the winter due to the shorter days, you can however add extra light in the coop for a few extra hours to make their bodies think the days are longer. However I choose not to do this because a) I think they deserve a break, and b) often times a hpens body will wear out faster.

Also breeds like silkies for example lay less eggs than a Rhode Island Red.

Laying also slows down the older the hens get.

She will lay eggs, but they will not be fertilized.

Let their body do the work. You don’t need to do anything except provide her with a stress free environment.

Put a rooster in with them, let them do the work.

Depending on how much space you have and how many hens then 2 roosters can work.

I choose to put golf balls (many people use fake ceramic eggs) in my nest to show the new layers where to lay.

Oh whoops, just saw this thread is a few weeks old.