Are Delawares reliable layers?

[FunnyFarmer]

I'm thinking about getting some--a fellow crazy animal person told me the guy at the feed store has some three-week-old chicks he'd really like to get rid of. I had planned on getting Rhode Island Reds this spring, but hey--plans can change. I do need good layers though.

Erika

 

[TaLani]

Mine sure are...1 a day each w/o fail.

One of them actually does what I call "honking" instead of "clucking". I love them a LOT. They are one of the most friendly hens I have! If I am sitting in a chair in their run, they're the first ones to jump in my lap above all of my other breeds. They are such a bright white color when they are adults w/ a little black barring on their necks & tails. Plus, they are a heritage breed from what I've read.

Edited: Here's a link with a pic.

http://www.mypetchicken.com/Delaware-B43.aspx

 

[seriousbill]

Yes, Delawares are very good, reliable layers.

 

[DeeTee]

I have three Delaware pullets, and each lays 5 to 6 eggs per week.
On top of that they are calm, sweet birds that love to be petted and picked up, and come running when I call.

Here's a little video of one of mine singing her egg song:

 

[CovenantCreek]

Most of my Delis are in a coop without extra light, but they're still laying. I got 9 eggs (make that 10) today from the girls listed in my sig. The average has been 5-8 since the end of summer.

 

[speckledhen]

Got the first egg from one of my two Delaware pullets today. They are 23 weeks old. My friend Kate, who used to own a breeding pair, was happy with the size of the eggs and the consistency of laying.

 

[FunnyFarmer]

hmm.....well, I was saved from myself because when I got to the feed store they were already gone, but maybe I'll get a couple or three in the spring with the RIRs. I hadn't quite decided what to do with them in the house yet.....and it will be warmer by March and they won't have to stay in as long.

Erika