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Home / Posts tagged “Clutches of Eggs”

Tag: Clutches of Eggs

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Gail Damerow — 4 Comments

Does a Hen Lay an Egg Every Day?

Does a Hen Lay an Egg Every Day?

Rare is the hen that will lay an egg every day, year round. Most hens lay in cycles. Depending on the hen’s breed and age, one cycle may last for 12 days or as long as a year. The total number of eggs laid within one laying cycle is called a clutch.     Eggs […]

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Categories: Chicken Eggs, Chicken Facts, Eggs
Tags: Clutches of Eggs, Egg Production, Laying Cycles, Light Exposure
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