Some breeders discard the unhatched eggs 24 hours after the first hatch is out and dry. This prevents the runts/late hatch from maturing a day or two behind the rest. This usually happens for breeder...
Most breeds are fully feathered by two months old and ready to lay at 5 months. This will vary by breed. A young hen before she reaches one full year is called a pullet. Hens are usually on the down...
Hens will start to lay eggs at about 5 to 6 months old. Each hen and each breed of hen is different. Once they start to lay they will produce an egg about every 24 to 36 hours for up to two years....