How can I tell which hens are laying every day?

[Dr.Doorlock]

I have 7 hens and egg production varies between 3 and 7 eggs per day. I would like to get two new hens, probably EEs and I want to keep the number of layers at 8 that are the best layers. So, I want to cull the hen who produces least.

I thought of using my isolation cage, but I am concerned the hen might not lay just because of the trama of being in the cage and away from her sisters.

Any ideas?

 

[Elite Silkies]

I wonder if you could use food coloring in the vent? Just a wild crazy guess.

 

[luvmypyr]

i am glad u asked this question because i have been contemplating the same thing!

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

Yes food color on the vent does work

tried it! YOu have to replace it every two weeks or so if you want to continue with it

 

[Elite Silkies]

Quote:
I'm so glad you tried it

I was thinking about it, then didn't do it, wasn't sure if it would hurt them or not or maybe cause some type of infection.

 

[Yaya's Hen House]

Just how do you get it into the vent? details please, we have 8 hens and get 6 or 7 eggs a day.

 

[Lollipop]

To determine if a hen is laying, feel the bones under the vent. If you can place 3 fingertips BETWEEN the bones the hen is laying. Only one fingertip and she isn`t.Make alowances for pullets and bantams..........Pop

 

[jerseygirl1]

Yaya's Hen House :

Just how do you get it into the vent? details please, we have 8 hens and get 6 or 7 eggs a day.

Yes!! Thanks, what are the directions? I have 16layers and can't figure out one frm the other, except the silkie!!​

 

[FrenchToast]

How old are these birds?
You could end up culling a perfectly nice hen if she is just young or your conditions aren't just right.

Dr.Doorlock :

I have 7 hens and egg production varies between 3 and 7 eggs per day. I would like to get two new hens, probably EEs and I want to keep the number of layers at 8 that are the best layers. So, I want to cull the hen who produces least.

I thought of using my isolation cage, but I am concerned the hen might not lay just because of the trama of being in the cage and away from her sisters.

Any ideas?​

 

[Marty Tom Ski]

Lipstick on the vent
use a different color on each girl and you will know who lays whick egg

PS don' put Lipstick back in wifes purse