India Blue Hen

[fgdiii]

I just got a 3 year old India Blue hen. How long will she continue to lay eggs?

 

[houndit]

I have heard that they will often live and lay till 50 or more years of age. Please correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Kev]

I read often about peafowl going 50-60.. but personally I doubt that... my Blue male is nearing 26 and he definitely looks "old".. would not be surprised if he passes within 5 years.

Hens do lay for many years, up to 15-20 years. As for season-wise, if this hen is currently laying, she will stop soon and not lay again until spring.

 

[fgdiii]

I dont think she is laying now but the Seller said she laid 30 eggs this year. That would be great. Thanks for your answers.

 

[Kev]

Good hen.

BTW peahens are considered to be fully mature at 3 years.. males are fully colored out at 3 years but they get "a little better" every year until 6 years.

So they are long lived and long-breeding birds for sure at the very least.