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post #1 of 5
5/22/12 at 3:54am
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Just wondering about when they will begin laying? We have orppingtons and brahnas. Thanks for the help!
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post #2 of 5
5/22/12 at 3:59am
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Sorry bad typing BRAHMA and ORPINGTON! It is still to early in the morningep.gif

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post #3 of 5
5/22/12 at 4:00am

Heavier breeds reach point of lay a bit later.  They lay when they lay, when their hormones tell them to.  Typically, after 22 weeks and rarely before. 

 

 

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post #4 of 5
5/22/12 at 4:04am
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Thanks glad to know we have some time before nest box building! They are about nine weeks almost half way there!
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post #5 of 5
5/22/12 at 4:10am

Having a laying box or two built is a good thing.  BTW, you'll only need one box for every 4 or 5 birds because they prefer to use just a few.  It's a social thing.  But, there's no rush in giving access of the boxes to the pullets.  Wait until the last week or two.  Young birds just are too tempted to sleep in them, and thus poop in them, making a mess. 

 

 

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