Unfertilized chicken eggs

[jaws2577]

I know its probably simple, I'm debating on getting a chicken or two, if I do, how long would one have to wait to eat an unfertilized egg, and do the chickens need any type of shots or anything?

 

[Kevin565]

. You can eat a egg as soon as it's laid. It is suggested to deworm your birds but they do not necessarily need shots

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Most breeds take about 18-20 wks to start laying unless you buy some older birds.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Best to get at least 3, as chickens are social animals and don't do well alone.

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi && Welcome!!!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[chikenscratch]

Welcome!!!!

As stated earlier, the eggs (fertilized or not) can be eaten when they are laid and their laying timeframe varies depending on the breed.

I am of the belief that unless they are sick they do not need shots/vaccinations, worming, etc. Others here take a more commercial chicken raising approach which is to treat ahead to avoid complications.

 

[jaws2577]

Sweet, thanks guys, Ill probably try to stay as natural as possible when it comes to shots, and i'll keep in mind they are a very social bird