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A spent hen is a term used for a hen who is past her prime egg laying years. Most chickens start to lay eggs at about four to six months old. They peak at about eighteen to twenty months of age and although they will continue to lay eggs up to about three years old they may not lay daily. Spent hens are often fattened up with a diet of corn for a few weeks and then used for meat
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf you mean a hen who no longer produces eggs then yes. A hens productive laying years is normally up to 2 or 3 years of age. Many farms use the hens for meat after they no longer produce eggs. A high diet of corn or fatty feed like meat bird pellets can be used for 6 weeks prior to slaughter.
If you mean a bird who has died naturally or been found dead then NO Unless you know the exact cause of the birds demise then do not use the meat and risk illness to your family.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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How are hens useful to us?
they are useful by laying heathy eggs for people to eat p.s. good question
What do water hens eat?
seaweet
What do genie hens look like?
I want to raise chicken but I don't know which type would be the best for me since my property is quite small. I was told that genie hens are pretty good around other pets like dogs and cats and that they eat fleas and small bugs. What do genie hens look like and what color eggs do they lay?
Do humans eat birds?
Yes hens meat is only called chicken
Can you have 4 roosters and only 2 hens And will they get alongand can we eat the eggs?
no that wont work. the roosters will end up fighting. you need one rooster and how ever many hens you want. and yes you can eat the eggs. To add: the optimum number of hens per rooster of medium-sized birds is 12. Maximum, 20.
What do the hens eat?
Hens like to eat grains.
Do people eat the hens or the toms?
the hens are the best to eat ..
Do hens eat beetles?
no but some big hens
What do red hens eat?
all the hens eat the same thing, does not matter what color they are,
What happens when you feed laying hens citus fruit?
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How do hens eat?
With their beak
How are hens useful to us?
they are useful by laying heathy eggs for people to eat p.s. good question
Can hens eat broccoli?
Hens can eat most cooked vegetables. Stay away from onions these tend to disagree with the bird.
Do foxes eat hens?
yes they do!
What do water hens eat?
seaweet
If have several breeds of hens and one rooster will the eggs hatch mix breed hens and will the egg be healthy to eat?
An egg is an egg. Some will taste stronger than others but all will be good.
What do swamp hens eat?
Swamp food.
