How often do "mutt" hens lay?

[Appytaz]

I have a "mutt" that is about a year old and I have noticed that she seems to lay a little later every day and then skips a day. That got me thinking about how long it takes a hen to lay??? I figure it must be a little over 24 hours - just not sure how far "a little over" is? Just one of those weird thoughts that comes from only having 2 hens and waiting daily for that 1 egg

The other hen hides hers very well and then disappears to sit on them. (they are freerangers)

 

[Chicabee19]

I think it is 25-26 hours, and usually 6 days in a row.

 

[Appytaz]

That sounds about right. It is usually a couple of hours later each day.
Thanks!

 

[horsejody]

It depends on the hen. Some are better layers than others. As they get older the laying may slow down also. I have some geriatric hens that still lay but not every day. I have some young leghorns that lay every day without fail.

 

[cmom]

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I agree with the other posts. This is true, the breeds can make a differance. Leghorns are known to be prolific layers. RIR's are good layers too. Rule of thumb is 25-27 hrs depending on the source.

Here is a chart that has a lot of good information. At the botton of the page are some good links too.

http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

 

[silkiechicken]

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Depends on hen. Factors going into hen include breed, living conditions, nutrition, strain, and so on. There's a normal range and plenty of exceptions.

 

[cmom]

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Depends on hen. Factors going into hen include breed, living conditions, nutrition, strain, and so on. There's a normal range and plenty of exceptions.

How true!!!