18 week Leghorns and still waiting

[SimpleSonflower]

I have leghorns and they are eighteen weeks old and I'm still waiting for eggs. Is this normal?

 

[Zaxby's2]

Yes, it's perfectly fine.

Most chickens don't start laying until they're 20-25 weeks, so you'll just have to wait, even if they are leghorns. Good luck!

 

[A.T. Hagan]

20 weeks is the average for a pullet to begin to lay. Eighteen weeks is typically when my Leghorns start. Don't try to rush them. They need to develop their reproductive systems properly or they'll be at a higher risk of problems later on.

 

[Obyli]

I am 1 week ahead of you and i am still waiting for my white leghorn....Can you post some pictures of your leghorn?

 

[christina1982]

My Leghorns are around 24 weeks and still nothing

 

[peterlund]

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Check for a hidden stash.... If none, they will be producing soon... unless they are crowing.

 

[JulieNKC]

Mine is 22-23 weeks and nothing. Her comb just started growing and turning red the past week though, so I'm hoping for an egg from her soon....

 

[Two Creeks Farm]

Our leghorns have been hit and miss, about the same ag as well. The heat and their age will dictate things. In a few weeks it will all be rolling along just wait and see

 

[citychickx6]

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Check for a hidden stash.... If none, they will be producing soon... unless they are crowing.

 

[JulieNKC]

Mine finally laid her first egg today! Now if only her EE buddy who is 3 or 4 weeks older would figure it out...