Quantity of eggs vs number of hens

[HomesteadRob]

I don’t know that it’s a problem…. I have 15 laying hens, Buff Orpingtons, and for the last 2 days they have produced 14 eggs. Is this unusual, or should I expect it to be the norm?

 

[Buckingham Palace]

It's normal that chickens won't give you 100% so don't worry. I used to bet 10 eggs a day from my 10 chickens and it's now going down to 8-6 eggs day sometimes more sometimes. I would not worry unless one your girls looks sick.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Totally fine! If some don’t lay eggs for a while (after they have already laid) and seem off, then that would be worrying.

Some are not consistent layers, and mine will not always lay the amount needed, its normal.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

No chicken will lay every single day. Usually I'd you have a specific number of eggs you need a away, it's best to get at least 2 or 3 more birds than that number

 

[HomesteadRob]

It's normal that chickens won't give you 100% so don't worry. I used to bet 10 eggs a day from my 10 chickens and it's now going down to 8-6 eggs day sometimes more sometimes. I would not worry unless one your girls looks sick.

Ah, I didn’t clarify. 14 for each of the 2 days. I didn’t think Orpingtons laid that often

 

[Earthdale]

My orpingtons have always aid quite well.

 

[Buckingham Palace]

Ah, I didn’t clarify. 14 for each of the 2 days. I didn’t think Orpingtons laid that often

Oh. Sorry.

 

[TooCheep]

Orpingtons are one of the higher production egg layers. Mine lay about 6 eggs/week, but it is somewhat variable. 14/15 isn't unreasonable for hens in their prime laying phase, but don't expect that every day.

Edit:
And not in winter when they shut down laying during low-light days. Since I value home-produced eggs, I use water glass preservation during the heavy spring production to save for winter. If you are interested in that, search for "water glass" and you'll find multiple threads discussing it.

 

[HomesteadRob]

My orpingtons have always aid quite well.

Okay, thanks.

 

[HomesteadRob]

Orpingtons are one of the higher production egg layers. Mine lay about 6 eggs/week, but it is somewhat variable. 14/15 isn't unreasonable for hens in their prime laying phase, but don't expect that every day.

Edit:
And not in winter when they shut down laying during low-light days. Since I value home-produced eggs, I use water glass preservation during the heavy spring production to save for winter. If you are interested in that, search for "water glass" and you'll find multiple threads discussing it.

Thanks. I have heard about “glassing” eggs. Think I will give it a try.