Do Dominiques begin laying later than other breeds??

[Porlalee]

My girls (2) are 22 weeks old now and I have yet see or hear anything that resembles pre-laying behavior.. Any chance they might just wait til spring?? We live in Southern Cali.. doesn't get killer cold here and I have read that this breed is cold-hardy. ??
Am I just impatient??

 

[Judy]

They are listed as early maturing on Henderson's breed chart. I doubt you will have to wait til spring, but they might not lay a lot for the first few months.