egg laying

[GGBEAR]

Hi very new to this just wondered as my husband asked me on average how long do hens lay for as in how many years

 

[Hanna8]

Depends on the breed. Production laying breeds (breeds bred specifically to lay a lot of eggs) usually lay for about two years. Others will lay for longer, but will lay less frequently while they do.

 

[GGBEAR]

Mine are road rock, Amber white star and a Columbian black tail

 

[jaytoddmartin]

In Indiana I expect 200-260 eggs per year from my Rhode Island Reds.

Many folks will say an average laying cycle is 25 hours per bird. That would yield something like this:

365 days x 24 = 8760 hours
8760 / 25 = 350 eggs/year.

Environmental conditions play a huge roll in egg production.

 

[GGBEAR]

OK thanks
Can anyone tell me how to post pics