Bantam Ameraucana's...when will the start laying???

[flyweed]

Hi all

Got a quick question. We have our Bantam Ameraucana's hatch out on May 1st. so they are about 3.5 months old.

We have 2 females and 1 male...I am just wondering...WHEN can I expect them to start laying eggs? I haven't seen any yet.

Thanks
Dan

 

[Tanichca]

Hi! How red are the combs on the hens? If they are very red, and the faces too, you should see some eggs soon. You can also check, if you a braver sort, and see how moist the vent is, because I hear that is a good indication of point of lay.

 

[CinnamonQueen12]

I always go by weeks. The average chicken starts laying from 18-22 weeks old. My chickens all started laying around 20-21, but I have a friend who had her chickens lay sooner. Your chickens are 3 1/2 months old? Thats about 14 weeks, if my math is correct? You still have another month or so to go.