Do hens quit laying or really slow down permanently? Mine are little over 2yrs old and only 2or 3eggs a day now. Out of 10 hens.
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how many years or how long do (most) chickens lay as mine have all but stopped and the are about 1 1/2 years old now. last winter they layed all winter now I get only 1 or 2 eggs a day from 10 hens.
thanks for and help.
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