When will my girls stop?

[Ducksandchickens]

So I have three year old Rhode Island reds, and three year old barred rocks. They are still laying now but I was just wondering if anyone knew when they will stop laying? Around what age I mean

 

[lilmillefleur]

The production slows down after the first to second year. Although I don't think they ever completely stop, I have 8 year olds still laying

 

[chickengeorgeto]

So I have three year old Rhode Island reds, and three year old barred rocks. They are still laying now but I was just wondering if anyone knew when they will stop laying? Around what age I mean

A hen will never lay as well as she does during her first year.

It all depends on how well you can tolerate a hen who no longer lays enough eggs to pay for her vittles. Hens are a lot like trees meaning that they may lay a few (4 or 5) eggs a year for as long as they live and a fruit tree may produce a couple of wormy apples well into old age.

 

[Foxslayer16]

The production slows down after the first to second year. Although I don't think they ever completely stop, I have 8 year olds still laying

I have 7-8 yr old buff orpington that still lays just about every day

 

[lilmillefleur]

I have 7-8 yr old buff orpington that still lays just about every day

My silkies are 8+. Not laying a ton but still laying! (when not broody!)

 

[deepbluesea]

I've got three that are five years old and they lay maybe 20% less than they did when they were one. Love those ladies!

 

[tuesdaylove]

I have a d'Uccle hen who is six years and two months old, and she's still laying almost every day.