If you just want fresh eggs, you don't need a rooster. If you want to hatch chicks, or
have a hen do the work, a good ratio is one rooster for every every 10 hens.
Can I mix my new babies with an existing flock? This is not recommend. Chickens establish a pecking order within the flock; if you add babies they will become
an immediate target. Wait until the new poultry reaches maturity to mix them together.
What causes chicken to
peck each other?
Chickens are naturally cannibalistic and many factors can bring out that trait, including crowded conditions,
boredom, and poor nutrition.
When will my hens begin to lay?
Hens begin to lay when they're about 20 weeks old, although
it varies from breed to breed and with the amount of daylight. Chickens need 14 or more hours or more of light per day to
lay efficiently. This means you will need to apply artificial light during the winter months.
What color eggs will my chicken
lay?
As a rule, you can tell what color egg a chicken will lay by the color of their earlobes. A chicken with white earlobes will
lay white eggs. Earlobes of any other color means the chicken will lay a brown or colored egg.
