I have just one Ancona now that started laying several weeks ago. As of now her eggs are still quite small. Even smaller than my Leghorn's eggs who started laying just a couple weeks ago. That being said she lays everyday now. She is a small bodied bird like many Mediterranean breeds which is nice since their feed intake is much smaller than my heavier breeds. Also, like many Mediterranean breeds she is a good flyer. Somewhat flighty when startled, but that isn't really a problem for me. Of course, she doesn't like being held, but she has never pecked or fought against me once I grab her. I love her large comb and I hope it gets even bigger and flops over, but that might be just me,
. This could cause problems when it gets cold out, which is inevitable in Wisconsin. She started laying at 21 weeks approx. which I was slightly disappointed with since I thought these were early laying breeds, but it would be my luck to get one who takes her time. Oh well, to each its own. I would suggest this breed to others for both its usefulness as a layer and the beautiful looks.
I did have an Ancona roo that I got rid of at 14 weeks. He started crowing at 13 wks and neighbors started to notice. I don't he would have made a good flock rooster though. Too shy and selfish.
Here she is a few weeks before laying. Her comb is much bigger and redder now
I did have an Ancona roo that I got rid of at 14 weeks. He started crowing at 13 wks and neighbors started to notice. I don't he would have made a good flock rooster though. Too shy and selfish.
Here she is a few weeks before laying. Her comb is much bigger and redder now