A hen (female chicken) does not need the help of a rooster (male chicken) in order to lay an egg. She is quite capable of doing the job on her own. See how a hen makes an egg.
A rooster …
How many eggs can a chicken lay in one day?
At most, a hen (female chicken) can lay one egg a day—but a hen will not always lay an egg every day. It takes 24 to 26 hours for a hen to produce an egg. See how a hen makes …