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I think the breeds you have are ones that start laying later than earlier. When they are ready to lay they will have very red combs and wattles and even around their eyes will be red. Not all hens squat but some do and that's another sign. It sounds like they aren't mature enough yet. As far as...

I don't know about ducks, if they are like the chickens maybe moulting? but as far as the chicks, it depends on the breed. Some I have heard starting at 16 weeks like leghorns and cochins and silkies can wait until well into their 8th month before laying. There was someone on here that had a hen...