Hens don't just stop laying eggs they just slow way down and dont produce as often. I would say after 3 years they will slow way down. It also depends on breeds. Alot of people who keep hens just for eggs rotate their flock. They will get new chicks every year and at age 2 or 3 they either put the older ones in freezer camp or sell them. You don't have to separate them at all if you don't want to. Some people will either put bands on them so they know which ones are not laying as good or they do separate them in different coops and runs. Hope this helps!Hey all another quick question
At what age do hens stop laying or cut back on laying on average??
I have 3 one year old hens I recently got (RIR, Golden Comet, Easter Egger) but I guess since I don't know exact dates they could be closer to 2yrs old. I'm thinking about getting younger chicks that haven't started laying yet to keep a nice rotation of laying hens and maybe add a few chicks every year.
How does everyone else manage their aging flocks??
And do you need to separate the hens that no longer lay from the producing gals??
Thanks in advance for all input! I just love having this forum of fellow Hoosiers!I guess this didn't turn out to be a quick question! Oops
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