Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. 
reddpepper86
Songster
Hi everyone!
New here, and new to chicken keeping in general. I suspect I'll be here a lot!
My hubs and I got some chicks to start our backyard flock (3 Ameraucanas, 2 Golden Wyandotte's, and 1 Red Sexlink). Everything has been going smoothly so far - yay! They are almost 3 weeks and we love these little ladies already!
My biggest question -that I'm sure y'all hear often is-- When will my chicks be old enough to lay eggs?? I know it varies from hen to hen but a ballpark would be awesome - especially if you know a thing or two about the breeds that we've chosen! Any info will be much appreciated! TIA!
New here, and new to chicken keeping in general. I suspect I'll be here a lot!
My hubs and I got some chicks to start our backyard flock (3 Ameraucanas, 2 Golden Wyandotte's, and 1 Red Sexlink). Everything has been going smoothly so far - yay! They are almost 3 weeks and we love these little ladies already!
My biggest question -that I'm sure y'all hear often is-- When will my chicks be old enough to lay eggs?? I know it varies from hen to hen but a ballpark would be awesome - especially if you know a thing or two about the breeds that we've chosen! Any info will be much appreciated! TIA!
