How long does it take a hen to form and lay an egg?

Answer 1

A good healthy layer should start laying about age 5/6 months and continue to lay past it's 2nd year. Production often slows after the hen reaches about two years old but they can still lay a few times a week up to 3 years old. After that you will be running a retirement home for chickens unless you use them as brood hens which they will continue to do for many years.

Answer 2

Hens sit on their eggs for around 21 days. Some eggs will hatch on the 21st day and some on the 22nd day.

Answer 3

Hens typically begin to lay eggs between 4 and 6 months old. If there is extreme heat, they may decide to wait until the Spring to lay their first eggs. Then they will lay eggs almost daily.

Answer 4

A hen will sit on the nest for about 18 to 21 days This is called brooding.

Answer 5

23 to 32 hours

Answer 6

17 sometimes 19

Answer 7

18-20 weeks.