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A rooster stands with laying hens near fresh eggs in a chicken coop.

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Rooster and Laying: Do Hens Need a Rooster to Lay Eggs?

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Do hens need a rooster to lay eggs? Learn what a rooster really changes, when one may be useful and how to support good laying without one.

A soft-shelled egg rests beside a hen in a chicken coop.

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Soft-Shelled Eggs: Causes and Practical Solutions

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A soft-shelled egg can be worrying. Learn the common causes, what to check and the simple steps that help hens produce stronger shells.