laying questionhowo

[huntershenswila]

how old do hens have to be to lay eggs. (normally start)

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Normally 20-24 weeks but can be as early as 16 weeks or as late as 30 or more weeks depending on breed/ line and time of year.

 

[Spartan22]

Normally 20-24 weeks but can be as early as 16 weeks or as late as 30 or more weeks depending on breed/ line and time of year.

2x- couple of my leghorns started @15 wks and some RIR started close to 28 wks. The rest all started from 18-22 wks.