Egg laying starts when?

[chickensupreme]

Hello, newbie question. When should I expect egg laying to start. At how many months. Just want to be ready with the nests. Thanks, hank

 

[dun chick]

It can be anywhere from 22-26 weeks on average so around 6 months.

 

[RendonRoo]

It will be the same morning that you get so excited that you pee your pants. LOL I agree with dun chick but it depends on a lot of things..breed of chickens, time of year , feed, etc. I'm still waiting on my first egg too. Good Luck

 

[ducks4you]

If the weather is warm, probably when your hen(s) is/are 6 months old. Then, they are LITTLE eggs. But, they get bigger.

You DO celebrate, like when you child starts walking. Then, it's less exciting, like when your 3 rd child starts walking, and you forget to take out the camera, and when they're 21 they rag you about it.....................sorry....stream of consciousness took over.

 

[James Hudson]

from 22 weeks to 6 months

 

[Judy]

can sometimes be earlier, like 17 to 18 weeks

 

[cappuccino]

I'm no expert, but myy Easter Egger started laying about a month and a half later than my RI Reds and Silkie. I got them all at the same time. The RI Reds and Silkie started at about 5 mos, the Easter Egger about 6.

 

[ADRIANNA]

My OEGB started laying at 16 weeks of age