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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If you’ve shopped in both the U.S. and Europe, you may have noticed eggs are sold refrigerated in the U.S. but not in Europe. So, it raises the question; why aren’t eggs refrigerated in Europe? There is actually a very simple answer to this question: It’s Two Different Ways To Protect Us Against Salmonella I’m …
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Backyard chicken eggs are as safe to eat as shop bought eggs. In fact, most chicken owners are more comfortable with their own eggs as they know how their chickens are treated. There is always a small risk of bacteria, such as salmonella, but under the right conditions, it’s minimal. Can You Eat Backyard Chickens’ …
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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 …
Seeing poop on eggs does not mean chickens have worms, no. It’s possible the hen does have worms, but this is not why poop is on the egg. It’s more likely due to how clean their living conditions are. How Can You Tell if a Chicken Has Worms? Seeing poop on eggs is not a …
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 …
