Poultry Feeding and Nutrition
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What is the behavior of chickens before laying first egg?
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They may spend more time with the rooster, crouch for breeding or investigate the nesting area.
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One to two hours before laying egg, the hen will become restless and begin examining potential nesting sites.
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Chickens may have an increased appetite.
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A chicken’s comb and wattles will enlarge and turn bright red when they are nearing the time to lay eggs.
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Chickens may become more tame and less flighty.
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Before laying their first egg, pullets (young female chickens) exhibit certain behaviors that indicate they are approaching sexual maturity. These behaviors typically appear around 16–24 weeks of age, depending on the breed and environmental
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Before laying their first egg, pullets (young female chickens) exhibit certain behaviors that indicate they are approaching sexual maturity. These behaviors typically appear around 16–24 weeks of age, depending on the breed and environmental factors
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Chickens will develop a bock-bock noise
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Hens will become restless and start looking for a nest one to two hours before laying an egg.
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