[Shazzer]

I was astonished by the size of battery hen eggs compared to my little ones from my light sussex and maran.  Thinking of getting some to go with the 6 that I have( maybe in a separate run, where can i get them and is it true that they wont lay for long.

[mobyjones]

I was astonished by the size of battery hen eggs compared to my little ones from my light sussex and maran.  Thinking of getting some to go with the 6 that I have( maybe in a separate run, where can i get them and is it true that they wont lay for long.

Rescueing battery hens is to be applauded. The hybrid hens can lay for a few years although realistically their performance tapers off significantly after 12 - 18 months. The industry calls them "spent" after this time. And yes there eggs can be large. A mature battery hen will be laying eggs at least classified as medium (53g - 63g), most probably classed as large (64g - 73g).

Is egg production important to you? Even a spent hybrid can still be more productive than some pure breeds. So they could be a great idea.

Good luck
MJ

[Aunt Sally]

I kmow quite a few people who have rehomed battery hesns from the BHWT.  Grannieannie included.

http://www.thehenshouse.co.uk/

Click on contacts to find your local coordinator

[Bodger]

I'm awaiting my first delivery of rescued Irish wind up hens :oops:  :oops:  :oops:

[Aunt Sally]

I'm awaiting my first delivery of rescued Irish wind up hens :oops:  :oops:  :oops:

pardon  :?:

[muntjac]

not battery " powered " hens ..... wind up ones ..... its a male thing sally    

[Aunt Sally]

:oops: Doohh  :oops:

Naughty step Bodger  

[Bodger]

     

I'm still laughing at my own joke Aunt Sally.

[Aunt Sally]

I'm sure we can find some space in the Equipment shed for you to keep a few Bodger  

[skyblue]

Hi All

The 11 hens i got are from the BHWF they are the second batch i have had. had some last November really surprised when one went broody. put 4 buff orpington eggs under her. Now she is running around with 3 chicks. what a lifestyle change in 1 year    

[Aunt Sally]

WEhat a lovely story skyblue