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I have 6 rir's I got in March. They are about 19 weeks old. 3 of them have started laying. I've gotten 9 eggs in 8 days. I feel like a proud mom. I'm worried though, I read if they lay early they will always lay small eggs. Is this true?
 
Welcome to BYC! So glad you could join us!
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I wouldn't worry about egg size, 19 weeks is a good age for RIRs to start laying.


Best of luck with your flock!
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Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on those first eggs! :ya The eggs should get bigger, pullets usually start laying small eggs that will gradually get larger as they keep laying (not counting the occasional odd double egg) and hit full size after a couple of months or so depending on the breed.
 
Too many old wives, telling tales I guess. Pullet eggs start out small and gain in size as they continue - to reach norms for that breed.
 

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