Estimate the weekly and yearly egg yield from your backyard flock.
Flock Details
Production Estimates
Weekly Total27Eggs
Daily Average3.8Eggs
Yearly Total1400Eggs
That's approx 116 dozen cartons per year!
About this calculator
Overview
A hen's productivity depends on breed, age, and daylight. Most hens lay best in their first two years. High-production breeds like Leghorns can lay nearly an egg a day in peak season.
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Pro Tips
Light: Hens need 14–16 hours of daily light to maintain consistent hormone levels for laying.
Protein: Layers require 16–18% protein feed to sustain the intense metabolic demand of egg creation.
Calcium: Provide free-choice oyster shell to ensure strong eggshells and prevent bone depletion.
Hydration: A single hen drinks up to a pint of water daily; dehydration stops laying almost instantly.
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Fun Facts
"An egg shell has up to 17,000 tiny pores that allow air and moisture to pass through."
"Hens turn their eggs about 50 times day to prevent the yolk from sticking to the side."
"Egg yolk color is determined by the hen's diet (more corn/marigolds = darker yellow/orange)."
"Older hens lay larger eggs, but they lay them less frequently."
Formula: Yearly Eggs = Hens × Annual Breed Average
