SophiaLinn
Chirping
I have 3 golden laced wyandottes, 2 easter eggers, a buff orpington, and a black australorp. They are just over 20 weeks now and have been on their new layer feed since about 18 1/2 weeks (mixed with their old food for a week to avoid digestive issues). I'm just wondering if there are any clues as to when they may start laying. I added pictures so you can see them. I haven't opened up the nesting boxes yet. I've heard different opinions on whether to open them when they get to 18 weeks or not until you get the first egg so they don't start sleeping and pooping in them. Should I open them now or should I still wait?
The pictures were taken over the weekend and their combs and wattles are already a little bigger and redder.
The pictures were taken over the weekend and their combs and wattles are already a little bigger and redder.