HELP! FIRST CHICKENS EVER OWN!

[Chicky91]

OK so i Welssummer chickes and they are about 6 months old. Any idea when they will lay eggs? i put hay in there houses bougth them clams and all but no signs of egg laying

 

[BantamLover21]

First of all, are you sure they're hens? Do they show any rooster traits (feathering, crowing ,etc.)?

If not, then I expect that they will begin laying within the next month. Most chickens start laying by 6 months; however, it can vary a great deal with each individual bird. Your pullets may just be maturing a little slower that "average."

I would just do a quick search of their coop and/or run for any hidden nests, since there have been many stories of people who found hidden nests from their supposedly non-productive hens. I'd also check your pullets for mites/lice and make sure they seem healthy otherwise. They're probably fine, though, and should give you some beautiful eggs soon.

Good luck with them!

 

[Chicky91]

How can i check if they are rooster? They look like hens to me. I have one my son named Beetle and her comb is huge! is that something i should be worry about? Also what are signs that would be ready to lay? Sorry for all the questions!!

 

[cash money]

They look like hen's

 

[BethanyS]

those are adolescent giant dodo birds.they will triple in size before they ever lay...takes over a year

 

[BethanyS]

fine layers those dodos

 

[Chicky91]

DoDo birds? Do they really take that long ?

 

[Chicky91]

But that comb is huge lol

 

[BethanyS]

haha I'm no dodo expert.

seriously that is a HUGE comb.Make sure they are getting plenty of food and aren't under stress.I've heard roosters "stimulation" help hens start to lay....maybe they need a boyfriend.I've always had a roo so I don't have anything to compare. anyone noticed a connection if roos and help hens start laying ?

 

[cash money]

I don't have a rooster and my hens still lay they don't need a rooster to lay eggs