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I'm in the same boat! Mine are 25 weeks 4 days (born 5/1) and only 1 is laying (barred rock). She laid her 3rd egg today (outside of the nesting box, AGAIN, mind you). My RIR, buff orp, and australorp are not yet laying. A local chicken store owner told me its very common at this season. 6...

@Bogtown Chick Thank you!!!

Hi all - new here from Roseville, MN. Anyone in the area?! My family is starting the planning process for getting our chickens and coops next Spring. Any helpful tips/threads to look at for getting started? I have gotten a number of books from the library, but would love some local MN advice...