How many eggs can a hen lay on

[adriansflock]

How many eggs can hens lay on specific type Americana with game

 

[sourland]

As you have probably figured it will depend upon the size of the hen and the size of the eggs. Whereas a bantam might readily cover a dozen bantam eggs, six or seven large fowl eggs might be all that she could cover. An EE/game hen should be able to easily cover a dozen large fowl eggs. If a hen has constructed a bowl shaped nest site, she can cover more eggs than on a flat surface.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X2 what sourland said, it depends on the size of the hen and eggs, and the nest set up. Good luck with your hen.

 

[adriansflock]

Yea I'm thinking of putting a dozen gamefowl eggs and see the results

 

[TwoCrows]

Sourland and Kelsie have gave you great info!

 

[chickenlver2013]

12 eggs is the maximum.

 

[adriansflock]

My hen was acting broody on 12 eggs for 2days and know she dosent want to sit on them wat can i do

 

[gander007]