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Barred Rock Layers???

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by dalostshaker, Aug 9, 2008.

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  1. Aug 9, 2008 #1
    dalostshaker

    dalostshaker In the Brooder

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    Hi guys! Can someone please give me a rough idea as to when we might see some eggs out of my girls??? I have 5 barred rocks that just celebrated their 4-month birthday last week. Someone told me that it was around 20 weeks and onther person told my husband that it was more like 8 months! I hope that it's sooner rather than later!
    I appreciate your advice! [​IMG]
     
  2. Aug 9, 2008 #2
    Rusty Hills Farm

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    My buff Rocks generally start laying around 22-24 weeks, if that helps any.

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  3. Aug 9, 2008 #3
    dalostshaker

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    Awesome!
    Thanks![​IMG][​IMG]
     
  4. Aug 10, 2008 #4
    Southerngirl

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    Usually at 6 months they lay gorgeous brown eggs. They are good layers in the winter here too in the South and make excellent pets !!!
     
  5. Aug 10, 2008 #5
    I*Eat*Chickens*Yum

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    Quote:My barred rocks started anywhere from 21 to 25 weeks.

    Congrats on having them. I absolutely love mine. I think they are GORGEOUS birds.
     
  6. Aug 10, 2008 #6
    buckeye chickens

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    When I had some they layed at about 24 weeks. do you have a light on them? If not they will need one soon.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2008 #7
    dalostshaker

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    A light? Just good 'ole Mr. Sunsine.
     
  8. Aug 13, 2008 #8
    Scrambled Egg

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    Quote:My Barred Rocks and my Rhode Island Reds all began laying at the same time last year, at Thanksgiving. The Reds were 6 months old and the Rocks were 7..they laid double yolkers and small eggs for weeks and then settled into laying the big fat brown eggs daily until the heat got so bad and now they lay NEARLY every day. Go ahead and give them layer mash now if you aren't already and some oyster shell. Good luck!
     
  9. Aug 13, 2008 #9
    Daycare Mom

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    My barred rock just laid her first yesterday! She is 21 weeks!
     
  10. Aug 13, 2008 #10
    rooster-red

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    Quote:At 4 months of age they are fully feathered, and don't need any artificial light.

    My experience is that barred rocks start to lay at 21-24 weeks and will lay right through winter.
     
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