1. Jun 19, 2008 #1
   

   krv In the Brooder

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   My son recently got 5 RIR pullets. They are about 2 1/2 - 3 months old. I know that most people say that chickens start laying eggs at about 24 weeks old, but I am wondering if RIR's start laying sooner that 24 weeks.
   
   Thanks,
   krv

    
2. Jun 19, 2008 #2
   

   DouglasPeeps Songster

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   I have 16 RIR pullets. They are 19 weeks old. I am still PATIENTLY waiting for an egg.

    
3. Jun 19, 2008 #3
   

   msrma7670 Songster

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   I Am at home in Georgia

   Mine started at 17 weeks but the weather was very nice much earlier than normal for the season when they started.

    
4. Jun 19, 2008 #4
   

   CoyoteMagic RIP ?-2014

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   only the shadow knows.....

   Mine started right at 21 weeks

    

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