Chicken laying

[Star and eclipsa]

When do chickens start laying eggs?

 

[Altfrizzle]

Depends on the breed, and the time of year.

 

[ThenNotSoChickenMaster]

around 5-8 months

 

[Altfrizzle]

Silkies = 7-9 months

 

[Cindy in PA]

Mine have always started between 18 & 22 weeks, but it does vary by breed. Many chickens who haven't laid this year yet will probably start after the light starts increasing in a few weeks.