Layers or Fryers

[GeneralPublic]

I ordered Partridge Cochins from a local place in Georgia. The chicks came from somewhere out west and they look more like buzzards than what I ordered. They are 21 weeks old and still no eggs. I’m beginning to think these slackers would be more useful in a frying pan.

 

[Kiki]

Who did you order from?
A link to their site?

 

[Theorrin]

I ordered Partridge Cochins from a local place in Georgia. The chicks came from somewhere out west and they look more like buzzards than what I ordered. They are 21 weeks old and still no eggs. I’m beginning to think these slackers would be more useful in a frying pan.

imo they'd have another week then all of them would be in the freezer lol

 

[Iluveggers]

21 weeks doesn’t seem like it is too long. They may be slower maturing. Have any of their combs started getting a little more color?

 

[nuthatched]

What are you feeding?

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

If you wanted layers, you really picked the wrong breed for that. Cochins generally are very slow to mature, especially the large fowl. I honestly wouldn't expect eggs from them for at least another couple months.