Dark Brahma’s - How long does it take to lay?

[JennyPatty84]

Hi Everyone!!!

I have 3 beautiful dark brahmas pullets and a roo that hatched the first weekend in April 2017. None of the ladies have started to lay yet and I was wondering if this was normal for them? I do live on the east coast of Canada, so do deal with winter but my barnyard mixed heritage breeds that were born in August 2016 starting laying January 1st 2017, which is what I would have guessed. About 5 to 6 months. The brahmas are now 8.5 months old.

Thanks!!
Jen

 

[21hens-incharge]

It takes large breeds like Brahma longer to mature.
They should be laying by April when they turn 1.
I have had one that laid very early for the breed at 7 months old. She stayed smaller then expected too.

They are beautiful birds. Hang in there they are still growing.

 

[JennyPatty84]

It takes large breeds like Brahma longer to mature.
They should be laying by April when they turn 1.
I have had one that laid very early for the breed at 7 months old. She stayed smaller then expected too.

They are beautiful birds. Hang in there they are still growing.

Thanks so much! They really are beautiful and so sweet! I just love them!