How long til hens start to lay.

[Yukonchick]

I'm getting some red sussex. Anyone know how long til they start laying eggs???

 

[ladydoc1992]

Hi there!

I have a speckled sussex hen ..Honeybun,,she is one of my favorite chickens(and I have quite a few!)
Raised her from a day old chick. If you get your Sussex in the spring, she will lay by fall..usually around 5 months of age. Eggs are medium size the first year, but size large by year 2. Such sweet and curious personalities! You will be so glad you got her!

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[A.T. Hagan]

Spring hatched birds will typically start to lay in the 18-22 week range if they are a dual-purpose or layer breed.