How many eggs can a hen typically produce in its lifetime?

Hens can generally produce around 300 eggs in their lifetime, although this number can vary based on several factors including breed, age, nutrition, and overall health. Most commercial laying hens are bred specifically for high egg production and can lay approximately 250 to 300 eggs per year during their peak production years.

The life span of a hen can range from 5 to 10 years, with optimal laying occurring in the first couple of years. Taking the average production rate into account, reaching around 300 eggs in a hen's lifetime is a realistic expectation for many good laying breeds.

While the other options present lower or higher figures, they do not accurately represent the common egg production capacity for hens recognized in agricultural studies.