how long before a chicken starts laying?

[obe10]

i have 7 chicks that are 5 weeks old. how long before i can expect my 1st egg? (lol i know it will be a while yet)

 

[obe10]

anyone?

 

[mrbstephens]

Usually around 20 weeks.

 

[obe10]

ok thanks for the info

 

[Rock Wyandotte]

Hi Irmo,

my girls are 22 weeks and they just kicked into egg laying this week. Luckily I have a few layers from last year keeping me supplied.

 

[davkarben]

23 weeks here EGGLESS !

 

[ranchhand]

It varies by breed, I have had hens lay at 16 weeks and some lay at 25 weeks.

 

[obe10]

again thanks for the info

 

[Dixiedoodle]

"FOREVER"!

 

[codybird]

Usually they lay the day after you give up on them ever laying.