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My RIRs are 27 weeks - we are in the southern hemisphere and just at the end of autumn - it's still very mild (no frosts yet). Is it likely these hens will come into lay shortly and lay through winter (again mild - frosts but never snow) or is it likely they'll wait till spring? Thanks

No nothing yet - we are hoping for Easter eggs too!

Thank you for your comments - much appreciated.

Thanks so much. I forgot to say they are about 24 weeks. Should they be laying soon - they still look quite young. Thank you.

Please can someone tell me if Rosa (red band) and Bella (blue band) are really pullets? Neither is crowing but neither is laying either. Thanks so much

I recently purchased 2 purebred RIR pullets at 16 weeks. They are now 24 weeks - tall and leggy compared to my other hens - and with with almost no comb development. Is this normal for this breed? Thank you for any assistance.