Did you know that chickens like the Barred chicken are great for laying eggs and for harvesting for meat? This particular chicken tends to live quite a while so egg production could last for some time. However, if your flock of hens isn’t laying eggs anymore then you may want to choose to rotate newer laying hens into the flock and rotate some of the older ones out by harvesting them. If you’re not sure if you should harvest your chickens, give your vet a call. He may be able to help you decide if you need to downsize your flock. Harvesting your Barred chickens is another term for butchering your chickens for meat or stock. Many farmers choose this option for their hens once they reach an older age and they aren’t going to keep them as pets. If your hen is too hold, however, you may want to speak with your vets Derby first as the meat may not be that great due to age.
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