How many eggs does a hen lay in a year?

The number depends on breed and care. For a small, well-managed backyard flock, University of Florida Extension gives a reference of 200–240 eggs per hen per year; some breeds may lay around 150, while high-producing birds can reach 300. So 190 eggs a year is a plausible rough figure for some hens, but not a universal average. Age, seasonal light, diet, and health also affect laying.