Laying Age

[Keshiaandadam]

I have some pullets that are Shaver Reds I believe and i was just wondering how old they should be before they start laying.

 

[justusnak]

Most breeds lay at about 20 weeks. How old are yours? As soon as you get one egg....start them on layer pellets...and oyster shell.

 

[speckledhen]

The sexlink types usually lay a bit earlier than the purebreds, sometimes as early as 16 or 17 weeks old. I just had one of my teen group start laying at 18 weeks old.

 

[Cheri]

Good question . I needed to know the same thing. My roo's are about 2 months old and the pullets are about 5-6 weeks old.