first eggs?

[acr1127]

could my 2 month old chickens be laying eggs? some of the eggs seem awfully small for my mature hens.

 

[NonnasBabies]

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I doubt it very seriously! Sometimes a mature hen will lay a smaller egg!!

Missi

 

[Jajika]

Two months old? Are you sure?

Normally hens (pullets) don't lay until they are at least six months. Then, yes, some of the first eggs will be smaller.

I'm not a board certified chicken expert, but from what I have studied, normally a two month old would not be developed enough to lay eggs. But, hey, I guess anything is possible. Or, your math is wrong.

Good luck.

 

[Matt A NC]

The earliest I have ever had one start laying was 4 months old. Most start around 5-6 months.

This time of year some of my birds are winding down for the winter and their eggs are getting smaller as they get ready to lay out for a few weeks. In my opinion, they need the break.

Matt