Got my chickens today - when will they start to lay?

[phunk]

I got 3 rhode islands corssed with light sussexs today and there busy settling in now. Apparently they are 19 weeks old, when will they start to lay?

And ive only got 1 nest box is that okay

 

[Whirlwind]

1 nest box should be ok. I think one nest for 3 to 4 hens is the norm. I think they should start laying around 24 to 26 weeks. Could be sooner or a little longer. Sometimes a new home will upset them a little and slow things down.

Let us know when you get your first egg and have fun with your girls.

 

[Rooster01]

They should start laying in about 6 weeks. Give or take a week. 1 nest box will be enough for 3 hens. Although 2 would be better just in case 2 hens needed to lay at the same time.

 

[phunk]

Maize layed her first egg yesterday! Havnt had any more today tho

 

[Rooster01]

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Go Maize!

It might take a while for her and the others to get going good. She might not lay again for a few days.