I have two 16ish week old Black Australorps who have recently been inducted into my Sicilian Buttercup's harem. The roo is 6 months old, I think he is going through this "teen years" because he is exceptionally motivated and mates with them several times a day. Does this change anything about their future egg laying prospects? Should I still expect eggs after 22 weeks?
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