Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator works
Hen-day production = eggs collected in a day ÷ hens alive in the flock × 100. It is the usual way to judge a laying flock, because it is not changed by the size of the flock. Dozens per week = eggs per day × 7 ÷ 12. Feed cost per dozen = the daily feed cost of the flock ÷ dozens collected in a day. Rates usually peak in the first year and then fall, and also drop with short days, heat, molting, and stress. Count only feed here, so add the cost of bedding, labor, and egg cartons for a true cost. Example: with Hens in the flock 120, Eggs collected per day 96, Feed per hen per day 0.26 lb, and Feed price 18 $ per 50 lb bag, the result is Hen-day laying rate = 80%; Dozens of eggs per week = 56; Feed cost per dozen = $1.4.
Inputs and results
The Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator takes 4 inputs and gives 5 results.
What you enter
- Hens in the flock — starts at 120.
- Eggs collected per day — starts at 96.
- Feed per hen per day (lb) — starts at 0.26.
- Feed price ($ per 50 lb bag) — starts at 18.
What you get
- Hen-day laying rate
- Dozens of eggs per week
- Feed cost per dozen
- Feed cost per day
- Pounds of feed per dozen
Example: Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator with the starting values
With hens in the flock 120, eggs collected per day 96, feed per hen per day 0.26 lb and feed price 18 $ per 50 lb bag, the calculator returns:
| Hen-day laying rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Dozens of eggs per week | 56 |
| Feed cost per dozen | $1.4 |
| Feed cost per day | $11.23 |
| Pounds of feed per dozen | 3.9 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator?
Enter hens in the flock, eggs collected per day, feed per hen per day and feed price in the fields, then read hen-day laying rate, dozens of eggs per week, feed cost per dozen and feed cost per day in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator calculate?
Laying rate of a flock with feed cost per dozen eggs. It returns hen-day laying rate, dozens of eggs per week, feed cost per dozen and feed cost per day from the 4 values you provide.
What values does the Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator start with?
It opens with hens in the flock 120, eggs collected per day 96, feed per hen per day 0.26 lb and feed price 18 $ per 50 lb bag so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Hen-Day Egg Production Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.