Ayam Cemani

[Silkiechicken66]

So everywhere I’ve read has said ayam Cemani hens only lay once a week. They are very poor layers.

Well, my hen has laid three eggs in a week, and it’s her very first week laying. Is this normal?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi, hope you are enjoying BYC!

Most chickens will lay more than what they will average long term when they first start laying especially if they are getting plenty of light. My first year raising chickens, even my Easter Egger laid 21 days in row before breaking followed by another stent of the same. It leveled out though... and always does in my experience. Winter laying the first season is also very common.

Also some lines will have focused on better laying. People like me get breeds we like and focus on selecting birds that have the features we like to carry their genetics forward. I always choose better or earlier layers over late bloomers or slackers... assuming other aspects are met according to the standard of perfection for my selected varieties.

Congrats on your first eggs!

 

[Silkiechicken66]

Hi, hope you are enjoying BYC!

Most chickens will lay more than what they will average long term when they first start laying especially if they are getting plenty of light. My first year raising chickens, even my Easter Egger laid 21 days in row before breaking followed by another stent of the same. It leveled out though... and always does in my experience. Winter laying the first season is also very common.

Also some lines will have focused on better laying. People like me get breeds we like and focus on selecting birds that have the features we like to carry their genetics forward. I always choose better or earlier layers over late bloomers or slackers... assuming other aspects are met according to the standard of perfection for my selected varieties.

Congrats on your first eggs!

Ah, okay! She just started busting out eggs every day and just shocked everyone haha.

Thanks!! We’re honestly getting so many eggs, one of our ducks has laid every day for a year and our silkie lays three times a week. Just overrun. No ones complaining!!

 

[TashaFrancois]

Mine has been laying 4 a week since she stared in December. hope ir last!