Cayugas and egg laying

[savingdogs]

How old are cayugas when they begin egg laying?

Where should I set up for them to lay? I've heard putting hay inside old tires works well, is that true?

 

[duckyfromoz]

Just be careful with the old tyres... I have been told eggs can often end up inside the tyre rather than in the middle of the hay- and especially if you have a broody- if its forgotten- can explode and mess up the whole nest. I f you are collecting daily- make sure you check all the way around the inside of the tyre.

As far as laying- My friend who has them here say they are more seasonal type layers- than year rounders like some breeds tend to be- You may be waiting until next spring before you see eggs- but it will depend alot on the climate and weather where you live.

 

[rgn87]

One of my cayuga Hens is 5 months old, and began laying lastweek

 

[savingdogs]

What is your climate and weather like in Georgia? We are usually wet and mild with a cold snowy winter, hot brief summer.

 

[rgn87]

It's pretty hot down here, usually hot from may to Sept., then our fall and spring our mild, and our not very cold. I have three hens all the same age, and only one is laying, or at least laying where I can find the eggs. I hope that helps. How many Cayugas do you have? I have five, two drakes and three females.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

I found mine to be highly seasonal and very sporadic layers.