Yes.. as early as 16 weeks (EE) depending on time of year hatched (daylight hours), and also beating my Leghorn which didn't start until 20 or 22 weeks.. raised in the same hatchery group under same conditions that year. I've even had Silkies start laying that young. Not always the same experience though.
Thank you that’s good to hear! I have another EE sitting in the egg box fingers crossed she is next and I get a different color eggYes.. as early as 16 weeks (EE) depending on time of year hatched (daylight hours), and also beating my Leghorn which didn't start until 20 or 22 weeks.. raised in the same hatchery group under same conditions that year. I've even had Silkies start laying that young. Not always the same experience though.
Lovely eggs, congrats!
They'll get bigger over time.
One quick note.. yes it's safe to store unwashed clean eggs at room temp. They do age approximately 7 times faster than under refrigeration though, according to studies I've read. That means degrade in quality.. thinner white, shorter yolk, easier to pop, etc.
and thank you for the egg info! I have 10 hens so when they all start laying we will be going through them quickly so I will definitely wash and refrigerate.
Unwashed if clean (and still refrigerate).. there is an antibacterial coating called the bloom that also regulates evaporation when left in tact. Washing it off diminishes length of storage. Commercial eggs often have a mineral oil coating placed back on to extend shelf life (freshness not safety per say). You can always wash them right before use if desired.. but *usually* not necessary.
