How long dose it take a chicken to lay a egg after their experiencing new instincts?

[InterestingChickens]

Hi,
would like to know how long it takes a chicken to lay a egg after their experiencing new instincts? As I have a chicken who is clucking a lot. She is 18 weeks old. Thank you!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Depends on the breed. Some start around 16 weeks, other can take 6-8 months

 

[InterestingChickens]

Depends on the breed. Some start around 16 weeks, other can take 6-8 months

She's a Australorp x New Hampshire.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

She probably has a good few weeks then

 

[InterestingChickens]

Has anyone had a Australorp x New Hampshire before? If so, when have they laid their first egg?

 

[aart]

Each bird is an individual.
Is her comb much redder now?
Here's some signs about......
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

 

[InterestingChickens]

Thank you both for the advice. Yes, her comb is now much redder.