25 week old hens not laying yet

[RhondaRae]

I bought 3 black laced golden Wyandotte pullets hatched April 1st. Wondering if the jokes on me (April Fools day) cause they're still not lay'n and Internet says 19-22 weeks. I moved them in with my 3 hen 1 roo flock at 20 weeks. There are 3 nest locations. There's no sign of egg eating. They'be been 100% in coop only for past 8 days while I was on vacation but I let out to free range about hour & half daylight remainig most evenings. Any thoughts?

 

[redsoxs]

I typed "when do Wyandottes lay" into the BYC search box and a couple old threads popped up. One person a little over 18 weeks. Another said it was 25 weeks and still waiting. Still another said it was 30 weeks til they saw an egg. Looks like a wide range with this breed! You might try that same search for more responses. Good luck to you!

 

[Pork Pie]

Are they showing signs starting to lay? Reddening of the comb, wattles, face and submissive squatting? Is your roo mating with them?

Regardless, it seems like its a game of patience - one of the worst games invented

Good luck
CT