Once the first egg is layed, when can I expect consistency?

[Bhapimama]

I have four girls - two EEs, a Barred Rock and a Gold Laced Wyandotte. Laya, our all white EE, laid the first egg 2 days ago. She literally JUST laid her second 5 minutes ago. Her first was pretty small and a paler color than the second. The second is a tiiiiiiiiny bit bigger and quite a bit darker with pretty little white freckles. I'm wondering how soon I can expect the timing, size and color to be consistent.

 

[bydhatch]

With ducks and chickens alike, it takes a bit of time. It varies depending on the duck or chicken. When my duck started laying she was consistent almost right away. Just give her a bit of time.

 

[Poultrybreeder]

My hens are usually consistent about a month after their first egg

 

[Patinas]

My first layer has taken almost a month before laying consistent and larger eggs. Lots of weird ones initially. They are new to this so just be patient and give them time to sort it out.

 

[aart]

"....when can I expect consistency?"

Never!! hahaha!

Kidding, kinda.
It can take up to a month or so for new layers to smooth things out.

But EE can be inconsistent,
just when things seem normal and steady,
it will change!