How can I tell if my hen is pregnant?

[Hewey Home]

Thinking maybe you should use google and do a little research to learn about chickens

 

[Windy_Acres]

You learn that in like 1st grade...

This is true. We had this conversation in my kindergarten class just the other day while looking at a picture of a bunch of birds on a power line. One of the boys commented, very seriously, that he thought it was a bird factory, where birds got made. . I said “hang on, do birds come from factories?! Where do birds come from?” Another child piped up “eggs!” And so I added “Where do the eggs come from?” “Chickens!!!” So very close! (I teach city kids, and their understanding of nature is something we work on).

Thanks for the laugh!

 

[BYC910]

I know its rude to laugh at someone's ignorance . It was a good little chuckle and much needed .And I thank you kindly .Really I guess since the hen is inseminated . And you saw the rooster doing the inseminating . The resulting egg from that mating lands in the laying box , and you decide not abort by consumption . I would say right then would be considered pregnant.

 

[JudithM]

Really enjoyed the block party tonight.. lots of chuckles made me feel better.
I must spend a lot more time here!

 

[pargue]

Sounds like you came to The right place! The folks at backyard chickens are full of fun facts Best of luck to you and your flock.

 

[SurferchickinSB]

Hi, I'm pretty new to chickens and I have a couple questions. Firstly how can I tell if my hens are pregnant? I have a rooster in the herd but I'm not sure if the the hens are old enough yet. How would I know when they are old enough and what do I do if they have twins? Or do they always have multiple?

Lol!!

 

[LostKjun]

Hi, I'm pretty new to chickens and I have a couple questions. Firstly how can I tell if my hens are pregnant? I have a rooster in the herd but I'm not sure if the the hens are old enough yet. How would I know when they are old enough and what do I do if they have twins? Or do they always have multiple?

I'm sorry but I have to ask. Are you kidding. You really think chickens get "pregnant"? I'll probably be chastised for this but I'm flabergasted at this question.

 

[aart]

but I'm flabergasted at this question.

Read further....OP was a troll.

 

[member 158781]

OK, so this is where I really need a "LOL/ROTFL" in stead of just a "thumbs up/like". Some of these answers are just hilarious.

 

[member 158781]

So were we trolled?

Of course we were. But it was fun. I especially loved all the answers.