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Glossary of Terms about Raising Chickens

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Glossary of Terms:

Air Cell -The empty space between the white and shell at the large end of the egg.

Albumen – Also known as egg white. Albumen accounts for most of an egg’s liquid weight, about 67%. It contains more than half the egg’s total protein, niacin, riboflavin, chlorine, magnesium, [...]

FAQ’s about raising chickens

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Frequently asked Questions
About Raising Chickens

Ok, do you need a rooster to get a hen to lay eggs?
Nope.  You need a rooster to have baby chicks but the hen will lay eggs with no rooster in sight!

How often do hens lay eggs?
Approximately every 25 hours.  After [...]