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I have had a few EE’s. One started laying about 22 weeks, the other took 9 months before she started laying.

No, but I did get to it within minutes of it being laid. I’ve been sitting in the coop on a couple of occasions when some of my others have laid though. It’s pretty cool!

Everyone here knows the feeling, you’re in good company! I knew I was close to getting my first egg and I kept on going to check in the nesting boxes every time I saw the pullet go in the coop. I probably scarred the poor thing for life, because she’ll always get up and leave if she’s in the...

Agree about the increasing light having more effect on laying than total hours, though I’m sure there’s some scientific study somewhere that resulted in that magical ‘14 hours’ number. Last year, my four hens that are two or more years old started laying on 12/30, 1/3, 2/10 and 2/11. This was...

Be patient, if they’re squatting that’s another sign your close. I agree with @BlueBaby , do a pelvic exam to see if their bones have spread to let an egg through. Winter solstice is next week and lengthening days will help your pullets get started as well.