New member from England

[StepHEN4]

Hi everyone,
Steve here from Lancashire, England.
I just got 4 Red Shaver hens 20weeks but not started laying yet.
Can't wait for the first ones. What age do they start laying?
Also looking forward to making new friends on here and learning from you experienced Hen heads

 

[danielle82]

Mine started laying around 7 months old....But I think they waited longer than most chickens

 

[thechickenchick]

Welcome. So glad you joined us

You will love it here.

 

[Break an Egg]

If you just got your hens, if they were previously laying, you may have to wait a week for them to start laying again. Either way, you should see eggs very soon.

 

[chick4chicks]

and

, your hens should start laying soon, good luck. I have pics. of my first eggs, it was so exciting. Now i am excited as my broody banty's just hatched me 18 chicks. I love chicks and chickens. They are so much fun.

 

[Backyard Hencam]

from California. You should have an egg any day now! Get that camera ready!

 

[StepHEN4]

Hi everyone and thanks for your replies.
Good news, the hens started laying 3days ago
They're only small ones but it's a start.
I got 2 first day, 3 second day and 4 today.
I don't know if they all lay one each every day?
Just wanted to ask if the size of the eggs increases as the hens get a bit older?