Aren't they old enough to lay eggs? help..

[NaturalOregon]

These two pictures are the same black Australorp hen, Sunny. The day I got her back in the beginning of February, and yesterday. So that would make her about 5-6 months old.. And no eggs yet!? I have 3 hens and no one has layed anything. I feed them great layer pellets and veggies daily, keep a clean coop. They are free range on an acre lawn. I'm confused. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Basskids08]

It really depends on the hen. Most lay between 6-8 months, while others can take up to 12 months! There are many factors to consider also, etc. lighting, feed, conditions, how many togehter, just to name a few. I wouldn't worry to much as she will lay soon enough! Good luck

 

[corewassen87]

I would be willing to bet you have eggs in the next couple weeks. The comb is bright bright red and plump looking

 

[Bunnylady]

I would be willing to bet you have eggs in the next couple weeks. The comb is bright bright red and plump looking

My thoughts, too - her comb and wattle development look like she's getting close.

 

[irishsilkie]

that bird listed above is no hen its obvious due to the comb and wattle i would advise you to stop waiting for the egg ta be laid and start finding a new home before he starts to crow

 

[keesmom]

It looks like you will be getting eggs from her soon. Not all pullets start at 20 weeks.

 

[junebuggena]

On of my Australorps started at 21 weeks. One started this morning at 22 weeks. And one still hasn't laid.

 

[corewassen87]

My black australorp

and it lays eggs even with those comb and waddles irishsilkie

 

[Bunnylady]

Australorp pullet


Australorp cockerel (notice hackles and saddle feathers)


'lorp flock

 

[fshinggrl]

You say she is free range? Could there be a secret nest full of eggs?