Laying age?

[chicken boy123]

I have three pullets that were hatched in mid February that still aren't laying. At what age can I expect them to lay? I live here in north east florida, and I don't know if that affects anything. Anyway, when can I expect them to lay?

 

[silkiechicken]

Depends on breed and diet... General rule of thumb is 22-24 weeks to start. However, rare birds can start as early as 16, and some larger ones will wait till a full year old before laying.

 

[RWise]

Some of my birds start at 16 weeks, others take up to 8 months (32 weeks), their comb will turn nice and red as they become ready. (and if you have a Roo he will start mating them)