Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?

While some hens might cluck, cackle, or make other noises during or right after laying, many others lay eggs silently.

Here's why there's variation:

* Individual personality: Some hens are just quieter than others.

* Experience: Younger hens might be more vocal, while older, experienced hens might lay more quietly.

* Stress levels: If a hen is stressed or nervous, she might make more noise.

* Egg size: Larger eggs might be harder to lay, leading to more vocalizations.

* Breed: Some breeds are known to be more vocal than others.

So, while you might hear some hens announce their egg-laying achievement, others will happily leave you wondering where the egg came from!