Facts about Chickens and Eggs

Here are fun, interesting and useful facts about chickens and eggs!

Chickens

• the body temperature of a hen is approximately 106° F
• A chicken lays an egg about every 36 hours
• The entire time from ovulation to laying is about 25 hours. Then about 30 minutes later, the hen will begin to make another one.

Eggs

• Americans eat an average of about 250 eggs per year per person

 

References

• USDA