GL and BLR Wyandottes 27.5 weeks not laying yet??

[bockbockmn]

Hi all!

I’ve got a golden laced and a blue laced red wyandotte who still aren’t laying yet at nearly 28 weeks. My other three (EE’s and an Aussie) have been laying for what feels like forever now. What gives? Anyone with either of these wyandottes have a similar experience?

 

[Rose the Legbar]

Some birds start laying later and are slower growers. I believe my Wyandottes started laying first at around 27 weeks old if I am recalling correctly.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If you're in the northern hemisphere days are growing shorter and possibly pullets coming into lay will delay onset of laying until day length starts increasing again.

 

[Tonyroo]

Wyandottes are heritage breed that said they will mature slower. My GLW started laying at 46 weeks old. Some can lay sooner but time of season plays into it also. I would say 40 to 46 weeks is what you should expect.

 

[bockbockmn]

Some birds start laying later and are slower growers. I believe my Wyandottes started laying first at around 27 weeks old if I am recalling correctly.

Okay so they’re in the ballpark. Thank you!

 

[bockbockmn]

If you're in the northern hemisphere days are growing shorter and possibly pullets coming into lay will delay onset of laying until day length starts increasing again.

This is what I’m worried about. Is it okay if this is what ends up happening?

 

[bockbockmn]

Wyandottes are heritage breed that said they will mature slower. My GLW started laying at 46 weeks old. Some can lay sooner but time of season plays into it also. I would say 40 to 46 weeks is what you should expect.

Oh man! Okay, I’m gonna prepare myself to keep (patiently) waiting!

 

[nuthatched]

This is what I’m worried about. Is it okay if this is what ends up happening?

Its fine. Just feed them a grower or all flock feed instead of layer if they don't start in the next few weeks.

 

[rosemarythyme]

This is what I’m worried about. Is it okay if this is what ends up happening?

Just means they start laying later, that's all.

 

[bockbockmn]

Its fine. Just feed them a grower or all flock feed instead of layer if they don't start in the next few weeks.

I’m a newb so forgive me if this is a dumb question, but how do I separate feed for these 2 from the ones that are laying? They’re all on layer feed right now.