How long until new flock lays eggs

[Country Hens]

I already have 2 extremely lovable RIRs who are free range and lay daily. Three weeks ago I acquired a French black tailed buff maroon (18 moths), a cuckoo Marian/cream legbar (12mths), silkie/ameraucana (3mths), and a brown leghorn (2mths). I kept them separate for 1 week. I now have to cover the nesting boxes at night because they want to sleep in them. Also, they absolutely hate being out of the pen!! I figured I wouldn't see any eggs from the younger ones until spring with winter coming on, but shouldn't the older ones be settled enough to start laying eggs??

 

[ChickenCanoe]

The stress of the move will prevent ovulation for a bit. It just depends on how long they get settled. Additionally, a bird experiencing their second autumn may go into molt this time of year. The move and shorter days will likely initiate that. The young birds may start by 5-6 months regardless of time of year. Once past the winter solstice, they may start up as well as those finished molting.