20 week old hens..no eggs..do they look ready to all you experienced owners!!

[angel51901]

I have 2 white leghorns and 4 BO's that are all 20 weeks old...Not laying yet. On layer feed, have plenty of light, have oyster shell...help me!!

 

[Cindy in PA]

Most chickens will begin to lay at about 20 weeks, but they lay when they are ready. Of my numerous flocks over 19 years, I always had one or two lay at 19-20 weeks, but that left 10 or more NOT laying until a few weeks later. Chickens are not machines. If conditions are right, they will lay soon. Patience!

 

[FreedomLover]

Like Cindy said ... "Patience"!

My first batch of chickens are almost 21 weeks and so far the only 4 that are laying are my "red pullets". None of my BO's are laying yet, but I know they will eventually.

 

[angel51901]

ok thank you...I am being patient but also concerned that something was wrong...
I am new at this

 

[angel51901]

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