I am often asked, “How do I evaluate one of my laying hens that I have to see if she is laying eggs, or not”. Let’s say that you have a small flock of 25 White Leghorn 25 laying hens.
1. Leghorn: This breed is known for its high egg production, with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg ...
Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care recently lost their community chicken, Princess Lay-ah, who helped provide companionship and pet therapy for facility residents. Her eggs were also ...
The Saskatoon-based Smart Earth Seeds has received federal approval to offer the Omega-3 rich camelina meal as a feed ingredient for egg-laying hens. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has approved ...
All egg producers in Colorado who house more than 3,000 egg-laying hens will be required to comply with the cage-free egg rule requirements. Additionally, all eggs and egg products for sale in ...
The age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first has puzzled minds for centuries. It’s a curious riddle that has sparked debate, humour, and even scientific investigation.
These are the major milestones in egg production: While all birds lay eggs, the number of eggs they produce during any given year is highly variable across the species. Some domestic chicken breeds ...