How many eggs do Australorps actually lay per year?

[uffdaa]

Just wondering how many folks out there have Australorps and how many eggs those hens actually lay each year for them? There seems to be a lot of conflicting info from hatcheries vs. articles from other people. Some hatcheries say 280, some say 200+, and some say about 150-300........That's a pretty wide range. Just wondering if it's worth it feed conversation to egg production ratios and so forth.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Less than the champion did in the contest in the 1940s. They still are quite prolific though.
A set number is difficult and the range of 200-275 is pretty accurate. They are individuals that provide breakfast, not egg machines. Some lines will lay more, some less.

 

[igorsMistress]

It will vary from hen to hen, it’s not a breed thing other than generalities. Pretty much all breeds will take a break in winter and their bodies need this break.

 

[Kiki]

Australorps are good layers. 275 sounds good.