When Do Hens Start Laying Eggs? A Detailed Explanation of the Onset of Laying

In rural areas, many households raise chickens, mostly to eat themselves. And we all know that roosters crow and hens lay eggs. The eggs laid are highly nutritious, and many people like to eat them. So, when do hens lay eggs?

1. When do hens lay eggs?

Hens of different breeds and under different rearing environments lay eggs at different times. For hens raised on professional chicken farms, it takes about three months from hatching to reaching adulthood and laying eggs; for hens kept free-range in household settings, it takes about six months from hatching to reaching adulthood and laying eggs.

2. How much does a hen cost per jin?

According to information provided by the National Agricultural Products Business Information Public Service Platform, the price of hens ranges from 14-30 yuan/kg. Among them, old hens at the Jiangsu Lingjiatang Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market sell for 17 yuan/kg, old hens at the Korla Peacock Agricultural and Sideline Products Comprehensive Wholesale Market of the Second Agricultural Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps sell for 14.5 yuan/kg, and yellow-feathered hens at the Sanhe Market of the Fifth Agricultural Division in Bole City, Xinjiang sell for 30 yuan/kg.