24 weeks old and still no eggs.

[CuteTxChicks]

My Barred Rock hens are 24 weeks old now, and still no eggs. Can anyone tell me what age to expect them with this breed?

 

[CountryRoosterUSA]

I have 11 pullets all 24 weeks old. So far only 8 are laying and have been for about 3 or 4 weeks.
There eggs range from small to medium. But I can tell they are slowly getting bigger.

 

[RedDrgn]

Our BR didn't start until 26 weeks. Our wellie held off until week 32. Every chicken is different, regardless of breed; it's a game of averages and sometimes you end up with outliers. Patience.

 

[peepacheep]

I have not had Barred Rocks but some of my Speckled Sussex and Buff Brahmas will take until 8 months. The slow to start laying pullets have always grown into my biggest hens.

 

[CuteTxChicks]

Thank you for the updates. My impatience grows daily, as my RSLs of the same age have been laying for over two weeks! Great big brown eggs.... . Ok, I'll hold off on freezer camp for a few more weeks! (LOL)

 

[CuteTxChicks]

Well, I guess the girls have been listening.... Got the first egg from the Barred Rocks today! 24 1/2 weeks old