Laying hen questions?

[Kirsten819]

Well my laying hens aren't quite old enough to lay but I have a few questions. How long do the eggs last refrigerated after they are laid? Is there anything specific I need for laying hens? Is there anything I need to know about raising laying hens? Thanks!

 

[drumstick diva]

For one thing laying hens need to be on layer feed and you can also put out a container with ground oyster shell which they will take free choice if they need more calcium.

 

[Y N dottes]

If u wash the eggs u collect then they will last about 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator. If u don't wash them then they will last even longer

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

BYC has a very useful learning center

 

[Balloonjuice]

Welcome!

My Red Stars have just begun laying (I think 4 out of 24 are presently laying). I did not change their regular rations, but began putting out ground oyster shell for them (see Drumstick Diva's answer above).

My chickens free range, so I placed a ceramic egg in each nest box. I've heard of others using golf balls to the same end. Make sure they know where to lay.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You might want to stop by our learning center for more info on laying hens and how to care for them...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Properly refrigerated eggs can last a month and still be good eating. Enjoy your journeys and welcome to our flock!

 

[Mah1Mah1]

I feed my chickens on a layer mix & give them crushed Oyster shell, if I were you, i'd look up on egg-related diseases such as egg-binding and egg eating.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!