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Most chickens (i.e. Barred Rock, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns) are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs.

A mature/bright comb and waddle indicate a chicken is ready to start laying eggs.

If you can fit 3 fingers between the pelvic bones, that also means they are ready to start laying eggs.

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She could start again within 4 weeks but in varies. Some breeds like Cochins are constant brooders and once the chicks are safely in among the flock they often brood again almost immediately after having laid only two or three eggs. With other hens adding to the clutch right away they stop production.

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Folk sayings have it that hens start laying on St Valentines Day, which should help with a certain goddess. -Tom777

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They don't stop laying eggs until they are old.

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Most breeds of chickens will begin laying eggs at six (6) months of age. Also depends on health and season of year.

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