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what age do you stop breeding a hen?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by gamechickens, Jul 9, 2010.

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  1. Jul 9, 2010 #1
    gamechickens

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    I am buying a very nice hen that is 3 for reproductive egg purposes not eating. what age do they stop producing. is three to old to be buying. should i buy a younger chicken? she is not cheap because she is a multiblue ribbon winner.
     
  2. Jul 10, 2010 #2
    CoopCrazy

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    I have heard after two years they start to slow down .. but i know others who have five or six year olds that still lay reguraly.. I would guesstimate maybe one good year of egg laying ...
     

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