Does egg size change with age?

[shelleyd2008]

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I've noticed that some with broody hens as well. Once they leave their chicks and start laying, their eggs are smaller for a while.

 

[BethESH]

Thanks, everyone!

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How old are they when they molt? Is it a recurring thing?

(Sorry - I'm such a newbie!)

 

[Lavanopiq]

Yes. In my experience the first few weeks/months of laying, the eggs are usually smaller and do get bigger the longer they lay (depending on breed). Double yolkers are more common in new layers as well, and as the hens get older you're less likely to get a double yolked egg.

Actually that’s not always a case.I have flock of 200 hens and 20 of them are about 3 years now and they give me double or torpedo eggs every day.