Delaware chickens typically start to lay eggs around 24 to 28 weeks of age (about 6 months). This is only a general rule, don’t be surprised to see that first egg a couple of weeks earlier or later. When they do start laying, their eggs will start out small but it won’t be long before …
Barred Rocks typically start laying eggs around 18 to 22 weeks of age (about 5 months). Take this as a general rule of thumb though, every chicken matures at its own pace. Don’t be concerned or surprised if your Rocks take a few weeks longer. How Many Eggs Do Barred Rock Chickens Lay? Plymouth Barred …
Wyandotte chickens start laying eggs between 18 to 20 weeks of age (around 5 months). They tend to mature slightly faster than average. Once laying, you can expect up to 200 medium to large brown eggs per year. How Many Eggs Do Wyandottes Lay? I asked around within the backyard chicken community and everyone gave …
Rhode Island Reds typically start laying eggs around 18 to 22 weeks of age (about 5 months). Like all chickens, you’ll first spot small eggs appearing. It won’t be long before you get your first full-size brown egg though. How Many Eggs Do Rhode Island Reds Lay? Laying eggs is what Rhode Islands (RIR) are …
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Silkies are cute little chickens. If you’re wondering if they eat less than “regular” size backyard chickens, you’d be right. Not much less though, Silkies will typically eat around ¼ lb of chicken feed a day (plus treats). What To Feed Silkies? Silkies may look very different from other chickens with their fluffy coats of …
Plymouth Rock chickens are one of the most popular backyard chicken breeds. They’re great layers, producing around 200 large brown eggs a year, and a lot of fun to be around. Generally speaking, they will eat around ¼ lb of quality layer feed a day. What To Feed Plymouth Rocks? Most backyard chicken breeds have …
Named after the state of Rhode Island and produced as a result of crossbreeding the Leghorn and Malay beads, the Rhode Island Red is one of the most recognizable breeds of chicken. They have that “classic” appearance of a chicken. Brown, plump bodies, large red combs, and wattles, and they forage around doing what chickens …
The Orpington chicken is a British breed of chicken. This breed gets its name from Willaim Cook of Orpington, who was the first to produce this breed back in the nineteenth century. Much like a lot of chicken breeds at the time, the Orpington was first bred to be a hardy dual-purpose breed. It soon …
Both greater and lesser prairie chickens are omnivores and eat mostly seeds, berries, and insects. In the summer, they’ll find more insects and bugs, and in the winter they rely more on grains, leaves, seeds, and other stuff they find foraging. Where To Prairie Chickens Live? Prairie chickens also called Pinnated grouse and boomers, are …
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The term “free-range”, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), can be used for chickens that have access to the outdoors for some part of their day. This is what distinguishes free-range chickens from caged, enclosed, or battery hens. What Defines Free Range Chicken? We all know what “free-range” means, right? It means what …
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