I don't know the answers to all of your questions, but I will try to help you.

Chickens usually lay one egg a day however as they get older their egg proiduction does tend to decrease. You do not need a cockeral for your hens to lay eggs, you only need one if you wish to have chicks.

I am sure someone more experienced then myself will be along later to answer the rest of your questions.

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