Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How many dozen eggs does a typical hen lay in one year?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 19

  4. 24
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A typical hen lays about 1 egg per day, and with approximately 260 laying days per year (accounting for rest periods and molting), this equals roughly 20-22 dozen eggs annually. Option C (19 dozen = 228 eggs) is the closest approximation among the given choices to the actual production.

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