It is in this context that we should consider the role of mental health literacy. Two perspectives on health literacy. The term âhealth literacyâ has been around for a long time and used to apply concepts about literacy to the world of healthcare. But the apparent simplicity of the term masks the complexity of its components: health and literacy.
First Molt. When laying hens are around 18 months old, they begin their first molt. This is the process where chickens lose a lot of their feathers, then grow new ones. Molting requires the consumption of extra calories and protein and may take 3 1/2 months or more.
Laying Hens. Hens typically start laying eggs around 5 months of age. Some hens have laid as early as 4 months, and one of my hens didnât start until she was 6 months old. The fun thing is that your hens will start giving you hints that an egg is coming.aying Hens. Hens typically start laying eggs around 5 months of age. Some hens have laid as early as 4 months, and one of my hens didnât start until she was 6 months old. The fun thing is that your hens will start giving you hints that an egg is coming.