That makes me excited! I’ll make sure to interact with them daily. So, do they lay well?
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I’ve been raising Blue Breasted Brown Leghorns for a couple of years now, and they can be quite prolific layers! Expect about 200-290 eggs per year, depending on their diet and environment.
That’s impressive! How do you maintain their egg quality? Are there specific feed types that you prefer?
I’ve noticed a difference in egg quality based on protein levels in their feed. Higher protein usually leads to stronger shells and richer yolks.
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Absolutely! Plus, keeping them in a clean environment makes a huge difference too.
I found that even small changes in habitat, like access to sunlight, can influence their laying patterns. Mine lay more consistently when they get enough light!
It’s true about sunlight! I read that Blue Breasted Brown Leghorns may be sensitive to the length of days, affecting their production rates as well.
Exactly! And how many eggs do yours typically lay per week? I’m curious if mine are slacking!
Mine usually lay around 5-6 eggs a week during the peak season. But I’ve heard some people say they have breeds that do better than that. Anyone else trying to top 7?
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Haha, good luck! My girls seem to be on a vacation schedule. Maybe I need to employ developer-level bribery with mealworms?
Mealworms work wonders! My Leghorns respond like they’ve found treasure. It’s fascinating how their moods can affect production too—ever feel like they just don’t want to cooperate?