Chicken

When chickens get broody?

Wait for the right season. Hens generally become broody during the spring or summer (the warmer months). Make sure your hen is a broody breed. Modern day breeds (especially show birds) have had their broody instinct bred out by breeders who tend to use incubators. Integrate a rooster. You will need a rooster in the …

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Do chickens smell bad?

How to Tell if Chicken Has Gone Bad Appearance and color. Depending on whether you have raw or cooked chicken, there are a few important things to notice in terms of its appearance and color. A telltale sign of bad chicken is a foul smell. A few more items to take a look at: texture, …

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Do chickens breed?

Yes, they can! There are no problems associated with hatching mixed breed chickens. If you have a rooster in your flock, he will try to breed ALL your hens, nevermind if he is a different breed or even if the hens are different sizes, bantam and large fowl. Rhode Island Reds were my very first …

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Why does a chicken lay an egg without a shell?

If for some reason, they are startled in the night from a predator’ visit, sometimes eggs can be laid without shells. Stress: Anytime the flock is under stress such as molting, predators, excessive temperatures, change in the flock etc. Advanced Age: As we age, our bodies slow down. The same goes for chickens. In conclusion, …

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