First egg

[Vinniemac]

How old were your chickens when they laid their first egg? I,m waiting for my first egg.I have 2 Wyandottes 1 RIR & 2 Barnevelders
Vinnie

 

[Kelsie2290]

I've had an egg or two from 14-15 week olds, but the average age to find the first egg in small flocks is usually around 16-18 weeks for the production laying breeds to start, and 20-24 for the bigger or more ornamental breeds. They do seem to lay sooner if they are starting in the summer or late spring, fall pullets usually lay later.

 

[Yardbird Posse]

Just had our first egg yesterday from our new and first flock hatched on May 1 (18 weeks). I think it was one of my Barred Rocks.