How many eggs in lifetime?

[purpletree23]

How many eggs could a Black Astrolorp be expected to lay in her life time. I know the number goes down over the years. Any info from my BYC friends is appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[seymojo536]

Here you go.

http://tinyurl.com/m6v64l

 

[purpletree23]

Thanks for the link to google but I already tried that and could not find answer. I thought maybe someone out there had info that I do not.

 

[SpringChickens]

That link worked for me. IMHO, it underestimated to some extent. It estimated 300 the first year (over estimated that one!! They don't lay until at least 4 months), then 200 then 120 every remaining year after that, for a total of about 800 eggs by the age of 5. Most people here report very little decline in egg laying ability, so I would guess that the answer would be more than 1000, especially if you let her die of old age, not chicken soup-itis.