around what age do chickens stop laying eggs
Report Abuse. Most chicken breeds start laying small eggs around 6-7 months of age. They will continue to lay well for about 2 years, then they start to taper off,...might lay 3 eggs a week then 2.Most farm people do not keep laying hens beyond 2-3 years..they go into the pot.But if you plan on these being pets...well, as long as you're willing to keep feeding them.....eport Abuse. Most breeds start laying about 20-22 weeks and will lay every day or every other day for about 3 years. They will lay after that but not as much. If people arekeeping them for eggs they usually kill them and use them for stewing hens after about 3 years.