![]() ![]() In Australia the most common breeds of layer hens used in commercial egg production are the Hy-Line Brown, ISA Brown and Hi-Sex Brown. Layer hens produce approximately 6 billion eggs annually for Australian consumers. Meat chickens by name and nature are bred to produce meat and lots of it. Layer hens and meat chickens are two different breeds of bird – grown for two different purposes. A hen’s natural lifespan can be up to 10 years, however in commercial egg production a hen will likely only live for 72 weeks. Descended from jungle fowl, they still possess instincts strongly aligned with seeking shelter in vegetation and roosting up high at night to keep away from predators. Hens are smart, quirky and inquisitive creatures.
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