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[CarolMaudsley]

So here are my three. The Wyandotte has quite a red face but has no 'comb' as yet. The Orpington does have 'comb'. Is this significant to laying or gender?

 

[CarolMaudsley]

Not sure if 'comb' is correct terminology

 

[Wyandottes7]

All the birds in this photo are pullets. I've noticed that my Wyandottes tend to be dominating, even when they aren't roosters.

 

[Wyandottes7]

So here are my three. The Wyandotte has quite a red face but has no 'comb' as yet. The Orpington does have 'comb'. Is this significant to laying or gender?

To me, all of your birds look to be a couple weeks away from laying. The Wyandotte will never get quite as large a comb as the Orpington, because she has a rose comb, whereas the Orp has a single comb. Right now, I'd say that your Faverolle is closest to laying, followed by the Wyandotte, then the Orpington.

 

[BantamLover21]

So here are my three. The Wyandotte has quite a red face but has no 'comb' as yet. The Orpington does have 'comb'. Is this significant to laying or gender?

Red faces and larger red combs are often signs that laying is near. However, Wyandottes don't develop as large a comb as Orpingtons, since they have a different comb type. I expect that your pullets will begin laying within a month.

 

[gander007]

 

[CarolMaudsley]

Hi guys still waiting on my Buff Orpington and my Wyandotte to lay 7 & 8 months old and no eggs

 

[TwoCrows]

Do you free range? Could they be laying out in the fields somewhere in a secret nest?

 

[CarolMaudsley]

I do let them roam in the garden but only when Im around so Id see them. Ive checked under bushes but nothing.

 

[TwoCrows]

I do let them roam in the garden but only when Im around so Id see them. Ive checked under bushes but nothing.

Here is a thread on why my chickens are not laying that might give you some hints or clues. You can do some posting here as well too...https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/423023/why-arent-my-chickens-laying-here-are-your-answers