can anyone tell me how old these are

[gallina man]

thanks sorry just started all this

 

[HEChicken]

Oh poor things - I HATE seeing the clipped beaks. I'm glad they're in a better place now. As for age.....

Two possibilities I see, since their combs are not that big or not that red are that they are either youngsters, not yet ready to lay - maybe 18-20 weeks - or they are older hens who are pretty much past laying. I'll be interested to hear other opinions though....

 

[One Acre Wonder Farm]

I'll guess younger rather than older. Older hens sometimes have the beginnings of spur bumps and I don't see any on these girls... If they're not laying yet then I would say they're in the 18-20 week range? Usually that is how old pullets are when they're sold as "started".

Where did you get them? How long have you had them? Any eggs yet?

 

[Mahonri]

I always look at legs and feet.

I'm guessing younger.

 

[gallina man]

got them from a shop that sells farm supplies just moved to spain so my spanish is not great so could not find out much about them

 

[JoMama]

Poor things. I was wondering why their beaks looked weird. I din't realized people "clipped" them. How mean! I'm assuming they do it to keep them from pecking at eachother?? I would never do that. I have 6 chickens and they sometimes peck at each other, but not often.

 

[gallina man]

i got them just over 2 weeks ago and was told to go to that particular shop so i am assuming (and hoping!) that they are younger. No eggs yet.

 

[newchickmom09]

I would say younger also. There comb and wattles don't look that red or large to have started laying yet. Maybe around 18-25 weeks old?

 

[fordmommy]

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This is my guess too. Small combs and waddles. Pullets.

This is good news.

 

[mstricer]

I dont like the beak clipping either. Most hatcheries do this to any chicks they plan on selling as starter pullets. I have a Amish neighbor who raises chicks for a hatchery and all their beaks are done too.