Yes hens do not require roosters to lay eggs. June 11 2021 by The Coop Team. Do Hens Need A Rooster To Lay Eggs The Organic Goat Lady Raising Chickens Baby Chicks Raising Raising Turkeys It is true that you do not need a cockerel or a rooster in your flock for your hens to lay eggs. . Keep the cage in the middle of the coop. Hens usually begin laying eggs between 18-22 weeks of age when they are receiving 14-16 hours of light per day. However this does not mean you need a rooster in order for hens to lay eggs. Do laying hens need a rooster. The egg production cycle is not affected by the presence or absence of a cock. Hens do not need a rooster to lay eggs. No roosters cant lay eggs. You need to understand that if chickens are needed only in order to give eggs and no more then you can not get a rooster. Leave the rooster in the cage for about an hour or until your laying hens no longer seem curious. ...