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When to hatch?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Cats Critters, Feb 11, 2009.

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  1. Feb 11, 2009 #1
    Cats Critters

    Cats Critters Completely Indecisive

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    My Question is when do I hatch so my groups are molting at different times? My older group is turning 1 on March 17th.
     
  3. Feb 11, 2009 #2
    Mahonri

    Mahonri Urban Desert Chicken Enthusiast Premium Member

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    Here is a handy chart. It should help you figure it out!


    Time-line of a chicken

    Chickens usually molt during month 7 so time it that way.
     
  5. Feb 12, 2009 #3
    Cats Critters

    Cats Critters Completely Indecisive

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    one other question how long between the start of a molt till when they start laying again?
     
  7. Feb 12, 2009 #4
    cowman910

    cowman910 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    molting usually take 3-4 months
     
  9. Feb 12, 2009 #5
    twigg

    twigg Cooped up

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    Quote:Useful chart. Depending on when they hatch, chickens do not need to moult during their first year.

    If you extend the light in the fall, they will lay right through until the following fall, when they will moult for the first time.

    They suffer no ill effects, and the second year egg laying is not compromised.

    Before anyone comments (as they did last time) that they would hate to be one of my chickens, please remember this .... the first thing chickens will do at any signs of stress, is stop laying [​IMG]
     

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