Female chickens, or hens, can lay up to one egg per day! The number of eggs a chicken will lay depends on their diet, stress, overall health, the season, and other factors, but on average - if you have a hen, you will likely get about 6 eggs per week. Typically, chickens will lay an egg in the morning or early afternoon, which is perfect timing for breakfast or brunch! While it is possible for a chicken to lay two eggs in one day, that is rare.