how old?

[zebserema]

how old does a hen need to be to lay an egg?

 

[16chickadees]

3 to 5 months. 3 is a little young though.

 

[turbodog]

May depend on breed but I believe it's in the 5 to 6 month range.

 

[zebserema]

thanks

 

[saladin]

The general age is 24 weeks, but it is breed specific.