Eggs by breed
How many eggs does a Brahma lay?
150 to 200 a year in her first year, about 3 to 4 a week in season. Slow to start and huge to feed. Lays more in winter than most, which is its real trick.
Quick answer
| Per day | Per week | Per month | Per year (first year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | 3–4 | 13–17 | 150–200 |
Breed facts
| Egg | brown, medium |
|---|---|
| Starts laying | 24–28 weeks |
| Temperament | gentle giant |
| Climate | superb in cold; struggles in heat |
| Goes broody | sometimes |
| Type | heritage breed |
Year one, year two and after
The first full year of laying is the best. Year two runs 10 to 20 percent lower, and each year after drops again. A four-year-old Brahma still lays in spring, just less.
How many Brahmas do I need?
Take the eggs your household eats in a week and divide by 4. For a dozen a week, about 4. Round up; you will thank yourself in January.
What those eggs cost. With 4 Brahmas and a bag of feed a month, the calculator tells you the cost per dozen and when the coop pays for itself. Cost-per-egg calculator.
Common questions
How many eggs does a Brahma lay a day?
At most one. A Brahma in full lay gives about 3 to 4 eggs a week, so some days she skips. No hen lays more than one egg a day.
When does a Brahma start laying?
Between 24 and 28 weeks old. The first eggs are small and sometimes oddly shaped; that is normal.
Does a Brahma lay in winter?
Better than most. She slows with the short days but rarely stops entirely.
How many Brahmas do I need for a dozen eggs a week?
About 4. Divide the eggs your household eats in a week by 4 and round up.