I have a 27-week-old Welsummer who hasn't started laying. I've heard that chickens who would otherwise start laying in the winter can delay laying any eggs until days are longer. But, I'm in North Florida, so I assumed that didn't apply here? My other pullet her age, a White Plymouth Rock, started laying at 19 weeks. For what it's worth, the Welsummer's comb/wattle is nowhere near as large/red as the white rock's.
Should I expect my Welsummer to lay any day now, or might she wait until spring?
Thanks!
Should I expect my Welsummer to lay any day now, or might she wait until spring?
Thanks!