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Preparing for Eggs

Depending on breed, most hens will begin laying eggs between 18 and 20 weeks of age. Chicken raisers can take steps to prepare for this magical time, including: adding nesting boxes to the coop and transitioning to a complete layer feed.
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High-producing, well-fed backyard hens can lay up to 250 eggs in their first year. Talk about a full fridge! After their first year and when hens start to get older, that number may naturally decrease. Dive into more egg-laying goals for your hens.
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The proper chicken feed will help your chickens lay eggs and keep them healthy and happy throughout their life. Get coupons* to try a Purina® layer feed, which has all the proper nutrition right in the bag. . . [*Limit 1 coupon and trial per U.S. household. Coupons valued at $6.00. The Feed Greatness® Challenge is a 60-day feeding trial where you will feed Purina® feed, monitor your flock's performance and health, take pictures and receive emails with helpful information.]
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When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?| Purina Animal Nutrition
Did you get your first farm fresh egg from your chickens? It’s time to “shellebrate” and to switch to a complete Purina® layer feed. Most chicken breeds will lay their first egg around 18-weeks-old. Learn how to prepare for when your chicken will lay their first egg in this Team Purina article. #fresheggs #chickens #layinghens #backyardchickens
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How often should you collect eggs from chickens? Do farm fresh eggs need to be refrigerated? Should I wash my chicken eggs? How to store chicken eggs for hatching. All these questions and more are answered in our 5 best tips for egg collection and handling. #backyardchickens #raisingchickens #whattofeedchickens #bestchickensforeggs #eggcollecting #storingfarmfresheggs
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How Long Do Chickens Lay Eggs? | Purina Animal Nutrition
How long do chickens lay eggs and what are good egg goals? Healthy hens can lay up to 250 eggs in their first year, laying about one egg per day during peak season. Egg production will then naturally decrease each year thereafter. Find out how long chickens lay eggs, what to feed laying hens and more in this Team Purina article! #chickeneggproduction #layinghens #chickeneggproductionproducts #howmanyeggsdochickenslay #whendochickensstartlayingeggs #chickenfeed #howlongdochickenslive
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Poultry Feeding Program Trial | Purina Animal Nutrition
One customer’s chicken feed program: She feeds a Purina® Start & Grow® starter feed from day 1 to week 18. When pullets lay their first egg at week 18, she transitions to a Purina® Layena® Plus Omega-3. Map your chicken feed program by reading this Team Purina article. An organic chicken feed option is included. #farmfresheggs #strongeggshells #backyardchickens #homesteading #organicchickenfeed #oystershellsforchickens
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Looking for an organic chicken feed and organic eggs? Check out Purina® Organic Layer with our Oyster Strong® System for everything your laying hens need. This layer feed is perfect for your laying hens with the addition of oyster shells already in the feed – no need to supplement. #organicchickenfeed #backyardchickens #chickens #chickenfeed #farmfresheggs #organiceggs
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How Long Do Chickens Lay Eggs? | Purina Animal Nutrition
How long do chickens lay eggs and what are good egg goals? Healthy hens can lay up to 250 eggs in their first year, laying about one egg per day during peak season. Egg production will then naturally decrease each year thereafter. Find out how long chickens lay eggs, what to feed laying hens and more in this Team Purina article! #backyardchickens #farmfresheggs #layinghens #bestchickensforeggs #bestchickenbreedforeggs
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Help hens lay strong with Purina. Many traditional chicken breed hens will lay their first egg around 18 weeks of age. At that time, transition to a complete Purina® layer feed that includes the Oyster Strong® System to provide all 38 unique nutrients hens need to lay strong.
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First Egg to Retirement: A Reference Guide to Keeping Strong, Productive Hens - Backyard Poultry
So, you found your first egg! Download this FREE guide from Purina Poultry to make sure you know how to keep your hens laying for years to come. #backyardchickens #raisingchickens
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When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?| Purina Animal Nutrition
When do chickens start laying eggs? Hens often lay their first egg around week 18. Read how to choose a chicken layer feed, how to prepare the chicken coop for the first egg and how many eggs chickens lay in this Team Purina article.
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How to Switch to a Chicken Layer Feed| Purina Animal Nutrition
Choosing a chicken feed: Switch to a complete layer feed when pullets turn 18 weeks old. Purina® layer feeds include all 38 unique nutrients laying hens require to stay strong and lay strong-shelled eggs. Choose a Purina® layer feed with the Oyster Strong® System, and there is no need to supplement. #FlockStrong #OysterStrong #BackyardChickens
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When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?| Purina Animal Nutrition
Chicken comb color: Comb and wattle color are an easy way to determine if your hens are actively laying eggs. When a hen begins to lay eggs, her comb and wattles will get larger and the blood flow will increase which causes them to be a darker red color. When those hens molt or stop laying eggs, the combs and wattles will fade to pink or a pale red color and will also shrink in size. When she returns to laying eggs, the combs and wattles will change again.