I really don't NEED them to be highly productive, but I was counting on them laying somewhat. I guess I could get a light timer but they are with my other layers, and I was planning on letting nature take it's course and let them take a breather during winter. I'll guess if production goes down...
I have 4 hens who are just now about 20 weeks old. They include a Jersey Giant, Black Sex-Link, RIR, and Golden Comet. They have all filled out very nicely, and have red crops, faces, and combs. I thought I remember reading somewhere that sometimes, if they hit laying age during the shorter...