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Can the chickens actually lay eggs for me?

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If you take reasonably good care of a hen, she will lay eggs wherever she lives.

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Why would anyone want a chicken in an apartment or house?

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Why not? If they have the space, the means, and the responsibility of taking care of that chicken and providing for it in such a way that both the person and the chicken are living in a healthy, happy environment, then so be it. It will mean extra clean-up duties and other responsibilities, but otherwise it's not that different from having any other pet. Chickens are smart too, and can be trained to do certain things with enough time and patience.

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I found a chick at the park and brought it home, where I live in an apartment. How can I find out the chick's age and whether it will live being alone?

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Chicks are very social animals, so if you aren't with it a lot or it does not have another chick for companionship, it will get very lonely. You should probably take it to a vet to have them make sure the chick is healthy. You could buy another chick or two for companionship.

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Where can you get a chicken harness?

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mypetchicken.com sells them and they work great once the chicken is used to it.

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Do I have to get a chicken permit and do I have to take the chickens to the vet?

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In most places you need a permit but it depends on where you live. Also, you should take your chickens to the vet to ensure that they stay healthy.

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Can I have a chicken in any type of apartment?

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Yes, but you would need to make sure that chickens are not prohibited beforehand.

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Are there chicken's that lay more than one egg daily?

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Depending on how much sunlight they get and what types of food you feed them, chickens can lay more than one egg. But once they get to a certain age (3 to 5), they stop laying.

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When will they be ready to lay eggs?

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Around a year to two years, but they only lay for a few months to a few years unfortunately.

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Will these chicken fly or jump out of the cage?

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Yes, they can fly 100 feet or more in a single takeoff. Make sure there are no escape routes in their enclosure.

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I brought 2 small chicks at my apartment, probably 1 or 2 days old, but one of died today. Can I raise the other one without a partner?

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Yes, you can; they are fine without a friend. Just tame it, do your research about them, keep it healthy, and make sure you spend plenty of time with it.

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