Hens will be at peak production at about 30 weeks of age.
Why are my hens laying less eggs?
- Year 1 of egg production, hens lay the most eggs.
- Year 2, egg production begins to drop off.
- Year 6 or 7, egg production usually ends.
Factors that can affect laying rate: breed, daylight, housing, weather, season, stress, illness, parasites, hydration, nutrition
