Hey All,
Questions about chickens as they get older:
1) Is there a name for this? Seems like there is a name / term for everything? Is it just called "old age" and "fewer eggs"?
2) In general (I know it varies by breed) but what ages do chickens slow down / stop laying eggs?
3) Do you keep your egg layers forever / until they die naturally, or do you cull them for younger chickens who produce more eggs? 4) If you do cull them, at what age do you do so?
My girls are all a few years away from me even considering this, but I was thinking about it and thought I'd ask the group.
Thanks!
Questions about chickens as they get older:
1) Is there a name for this? Seems like there is a name / term for everything? Is it just called "old age" and "fewer eggs"?
2) In general (I know it varies by breed) but what ages do chickens slow down / stop laying eggs?
3) Do you keep your egg layers forever / until they die naturally, or do you cull them for younger chickens who produce more eggs? 4) If you do cull them, at what age do you do so?
My girls are all a few years away from me even considering this, but I was thinking about it and thought I'd ask the group.
Thanks!