Egg production calculator
Estimate your flock's output. Pick how productive your breeds are — these are prime-season averages; expect less in winter and during the molt.
Per week22
Per month95
Per year1144
Prime-season estimate. Real totals dip in winter (shorter days) and pause during the annual molt, then recover.
Common questions
- How many eggs will my chickens lay?
- It depends on breed, age, season, and daylight. High-output layers (Leghorn, Australorp, Rhode Island Red) average 5–6 eggs per hen per week in their prime; moderate layers about 4; ornamental or older birds 2–3. Laying drops in winter and during the annual molt.
- How many chickens do I need for a dozen eggs a week?
- With strong layers (about 5–6 eggs/week each), three hens comfortably cover a dozen a week in season. Allow for slower winter months and the molt.
- At what age do hens start and stop laying?
- Most hens begin laying around 18–22 weeks. Output peaks in the first one to two years, then gradually declines, though many breeds keep laying (less) for several years.