I think in peak laying season she maxes out at 4 a week. No way more than that. When I got her I had a white leghorn and it seemed like Patsy never laid compared to her. She had trouble with extremely thin shells 3 weeks ago when she started laying again this year. She took around 4 months...
Can be but they are a little unpredictable . The more she lays they seem to get somewhat lighter. She's not a great layer and I have no idea how old she is.
Mine can stay as long as they want as well. Eggs are not required but they are my pets. Obviously not everyone agrees with that. I do call them freeloaders at times but it doesn't seem to bother them. :confused: