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I have 2 13 and 1/2 week old Silkies, one 14 week old Dominique, and one 14 week old Buff Orpington. I was wondering at what age they would start to lay. Thanks!
When will my hens start laying?
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Not until 22 weeks at the earlier end of the spectrum. Some birds take as long as 30 weeks to begin. All in due time.
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Does the breed depend on when they lay or do all chickens lay around the same time?
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Thanks!
Patience. Watch for their combs to really redden at 20 weeks old then they get a little loud and then within a couple of weeks they begin to lay.
Breeds vary, but also individuals within a flock differ. Not every junior high kid gets their adult attributes at the same moment. Chickens are individuals too.
I've been told that some can lay as early as 18 weeks, but that most lay later and that some wait a long time. What is the average age range of laying onset?
mine are about 18 weeks at this point, so can I assume they'll be laying by the end of August? *hopeful grin*
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So anywhere from like 18-30 weeks they will start to lay? Thanks for the help! My Buff Orpington is already very loud!
1 of my Buff Orp started laying just a little over 5 months old. I guess she is an early bloomer
Her name is Buttercup. My other 2 are taking a little longer. I was told the average for Orpingtons was about 6 months. But there are always exceptions to the rules.
Her name is Buttercup. My other 2 are taking a little longer. I was told the average for Orpingtons was about 6 months. But there are always exceptions to the rules.Similar threads
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