how long till they lay???

[swiftfoot]

how long will it take till my rhode island red pullets start to lay i am really looking forward to getting some eggs this spring
thanks for your help
Cory

 

[Cheryl]

my rirs started laying at 22 1/2 weeks

 

[swiftfoot]

also about what age do they begin to lay

 

[Redfeathers]

I think the average is 20-25 weeks. Some start a little bit sooner and some start a little bit later.

 

[swiftfoot]

thank you guys for help what is the average fertility for the eggs should i try to hatch to first eggs they lay or wait a little while
if so how many eggs should i pass in hatching

 

[Marlinchaser]

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It is recommended that you do not due the first Pullet eggs, give ehm a chance to get everything working right before you attmpt hatching. I would say a month of consistant laying would be good.