RiP Goldie! Internal Laying took one of my Reds at 5 months old. She was a daily layer, and lived a good active life. Now 6 are laying almost daily. Having 4 Breeds makes it easier to count your Chickens! I'm smitten with several other Breeds, and bought an Incubator. So...
5 of 7 in my flock are now laying! 2 RiReds are daily layers at less than a 25 hrs re-charge rate, and Wiley my larger Jersey Giant is almost daily too! 2 others inspecting nests.
7 healthy Pullets happy in their new HenHouse - developing red or Pink Combs and Wattles, and personalities -- not laying yet. I sing to them if i see any sign of stress. They tolerate that, and sometimes try to sing along with me. Every night before closing the Chickie Door, i look for 2 lively RiReds, 2 sweet Black Jersey Giants, 2 voracious stripey BRs and 1 bossy vixen, Crowella deVille.