I have 15 buff orphingtons and 10 new hampshire reds that are 22 weeks old and have not got an egg yet. I have nest boxes in the coop. At what age do they usually start laying?
Because it's winter & the hours of daylight are to a minimum, many will delay their start of lay. Orpingtons in general take a longer time to mature than other breeds. IMO- They make up for it in their wonderful personalities.