I have looked everywhere for the answer to this--can't seem to find the answers.. I know that there are several stages of eggs in the hen--BUT How long does it take for the egg--from being formed to being layed?? I hope that you understand my question...Dixie
Egg Formation Timeline The average time an ovum spends in each structure as it passes down the oviduct (from Avian Physiology; Sturkie, P.D.) Infundibulum: _ hour Magnum: 2-3 hours Isthmus: 1 _ hour Uterus: 20-26 hours Vagina: just a few minutes From: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/AS/AS-525-W.pdf