All chickens need to be fed Bird Feed daily, though an adult chicken may be let out to graze. A healthy chicken lays eggs daily; If they aren't fed then they will not lay any eggs, and they will only lay eggs if they are inside the Coop. The quality of the egg depends on the Chickens affection towards you, and it's health. If you are incubating any egg, it will take 7 days to hatch. For a chick to become an adult you will have to wait another 7 days. Chickens cannot be brushed, however they may be picked up to raise their affection.