animalgrl,
Just so that you understand I will note that even lighter breeds may take forever to lay. One of my Brahmas did not lay until about 10 months old. One of my Hamburgs did not lay until 11 months. The Hamburg has since been a great layer and very healthy. I think sometimes when they...
Nineteen weeks is still young to be laying. I have had hens not start until nearly a year old. A lot depends on what breed or breeds you have as well.
Brahma for example are a large slow growing bird so tend to lay closer to 8 months old while a leghorn is a light fast growing chicken so tend...