bokbok87 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi all, One of my hens has clearly lost some weight but is still laying. It takes her a few hours but she gets there on the end! Other than this she is her chirpy happy self. On average for a hybrid how much should they weigh? Planning to keep of their weights just in case!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I've never weighed any of mine. Life's too short - if they are laying and looking healthy and 'busy' then they're ok. Laying hens don't have a high body weight anyway - fat hens don't lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty14 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 My hybrids weigh around 1.5 kg. Most hens fall into the range of 1.3 - 2.0 kg depending on breed (my Orpington is 2 kg worth of feathers!). The really important thing is that the keel bone (centre of breast) is obvious but not too prominent. A really sharp keel bone with little flesh either side is worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 No idea what mine weigh. I like to think I'd notice by sight and feel (for the Pekins - never feel the Wyandottes!) if they were losing much weight or condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
