Chickens naturally produce eggs almost daily without needing a rooster, though timing depends on breed, with production breeds like Leghorns giving 5-6 eggs weekly while heritage breeds produce 4-5 eggs per week. • Hens show clear signs before laying: bright red combs and wattles, submissive squatting behavior, and interest in nest boxes • First eggs may be tiny "fairy eggs" without yolks or shell-less eggs before regular production begins • The float test determines egg freshness - fresh eg...