Age?

[Cdub0205]

My wife and I recently decided to raise a few chickens. We got them but didn't know how old they were. They are golden comets. Can someone tell me an estimate of age?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I'm not familiar with the "breed" so guessing would not help you. You can post your pics here

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/what-breed-or-gender-is-this.15/

 

[Cdub0205]

Here are the pictures

 

[Kiki]

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[ronott1]

Are they laying eggs? If they are laying close to an egg a day then they are in their first year.

 

[Joeschooks]

Welcome to BYC! There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. Your comets have nice big red combs so I’m guessing they’re point of lay upwards

 

[Cdub0205]

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Are they laying eggs? If they are laying close to an egg a day then they are in their first year.

We got them yesterday and they haven't yet. First time raising chickens. Just curious

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[ronott1]

We got them yesterday and they haven't yet. First time raising chickens. Just curious

I see! You are looking for signs that they will lay that first egg soon.

Comb and wattles get big and red
They start doing the egg Squat--about 10 days to go
They start investigating the nest box--several days to go
Go into the nest box and sing the egg song but no egg--first egg any day!

 

[Cdub0205]

I see! You are looking for signs that they will lay that first egg soon.

Comb and wattles get big and red
They start doing the egg Squat--about 10 days to go
They start investigating the nest box--several days to go
Go into the nest box and sing the egg song but no egg--first egg any day!

I was told after changing location it can take up to a few weeks before they lay to get comfortable with the new surroundings