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What is the rate Chicken egg production decline by age?

Asked by tomdorn (17points) September 6th, 2011

My chickens are in an open field and lay eggs in several multiple nest box structures [12 nesting cubicles per structure]. I can not determine which hen is laying or not. My hens lay eggs in nest box where others have lain/laid/dropped their egg. One box will have 5 eggs and another none. As my hens age, they will probably produce less. I understand that hens normally on average lay an egg every day and a half on average when they are at peak production. [I think the record is seven eggs in a day!] My question is what production ought I expect as my hens age? The answer will help me calculate a hen replacement scheme—although I will keep all my hens until they drop naturally. I want to maintain egg production at about 50 to 60 eggs per day. Thanks!

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