Buff Orpington egg size?

[Yankfan]

My 21 week old BO hens have started laying finally. I realize their first eggs are going to be smaller; however they have been laying for about week and so far each egg is only 1.5 oz. The shells are strong and they are very clean. Has this been everyone elses experience with BO's. What can I expect from this breed as far as egg size, and when can I expect a full size egg.

I'm having the exact problem except mine are 26 weeks old, eggs are still small

 

[Yankfan]

I'm having the exact problem except mine are 26 weeks old, eggs are still small

 

[TX Chick Noob]

Im pretty new to raising chickens. I have 10 BO's that are 21 weeks. 7 of them look great with good sized bright red combs/waddles and are a good size. 3 of them have smaller combs that are more pale. At least two of my hens have started laying eggs. I was reading that to lay eggs they need more calcium so I have started mixing in layered feed into the grower feed. However I also read that if they arent mature enough it can cause kidney problems. Im torn on whether to give them the layered feed or wait until the less mature hens catch up? I have no way to seperate them so would love some advice. Also when should I give them oyster shells to help with the egg laying. Btw, its been unseasonably hot and the less mature hens are also lower on the pecking order which is why Im assuming they are behind. Probably not eating as much even though the feed is always out there and plentiful.
Any thoughts on all that?

You can continue to give them the grower feed as long as you want. Start providing free choice oyster shell in the side at all times now. The ones who need it will eat it, the others will mostly ignore it until needed.

 

[Inthetetons]

My 21 week old BO hens have started laying finally. I realize their first eggs are going to be smaller; however they have been laying for about week and so far each egg is only 1.5 oz. The shells are strong and they are very clean. Has this been everyone elses experience with BO's. What can I expect from this breed as far as egg size, and when can I expect a full size egg.

my 3 new BOs laid a couple soft shells at 18 weeks, then at 19 weeks, 3 small eggs total (one double yoke) but after those 3, I've not seen another one! It's now 23 weeks. Will I ever see another egg!

 

[Inthetetons]

my 3 new BOs laid a couple soft shells at 18 weeks, then at 19 weeks, 3 small eggs total (one double yoke) but after those 3, I've not seen another one! It's now 23 weeks. Will I ever see another egg!