What age to hens have to be to produce viable eggs

[Fireman Farmer]

I have a flock 5 month old hens that have been laying up a storm for 3 weeks now and the roo has been taking care of rooster business with them. I was wondering what age the hens have to be to produce eggs that are capable of hatching chicks? I am asking because a friend of mine has asked me if I could raise him some chicks. This is my first time hatching chicks from my own flock and have no idea if the hens are too young or not.

 

[kidcody]

There not to young, I usually will not hatch until they have been laying for a month (remember small eggs, small chicks) Good luck!

 

[Fireman Farmer]

Thanks for the information. Did know about the small egg small chick. About half of the hens are laying full sized eggs, the rest are still laying golf balls.