how long after chicks hatch does a hen usually start to lay again?

[leeboyz337]

i have a year old buff orpington setting that was broody and is setting on 5 eggs that i know are fertile and should hatch. i checked them by candling. how long after they hatch should she start to lay eggs again?

 

[Tiss]

My Barred Rock mama took about 6 weeks to start laying again.