Dec 18, 2024 #1 Bigbirdy7 Chirping Joined May 12, 2023 Messages 29 Reaction score 61 Points 89 I have 6 chickens 4 of them are about 33 weeks old the other 2 are 20 weeks. I got the first 2 eggs a couple days ago but I’m almost positive they’re from the younger 2 why aren’t my others laying yet? Attachments IMG_5472.jpeg 923.1 KB · Views: 36
I have 6 chickens 4 of them are about 33 weeks old the other 2 are 20 weeks. I got the first 2 eggs a couple days ago but I’m almost positive they’re from the younger 2 why aren’t my others laying yet?
Dec 18, 2024 #2 nuthatched CEO, Orneriness and Co. 5 Years Spirit Friend Joined Nov 9, 2019 Messages 29,159 Reaction score 55,180 Points 1,046 Location Rim Country, Az If they didn't reach laying age before the short days of winter, they won't lay until February or March
If they didn't reach laying age before the short days of winter, they won't lay until February or March
Dec 18, 2024 #3 Debbie292d ♥ Silkie Mom ♥ BYC Staff Project Manager Premium Feather Member Educator Greeter Spirit Friend Joined Jul 22, 2021 Messages 23,527 Reaction score 149,181 Points 1,451 Location Wisconsin My Coop My Coop Some just take longer to do so than others. Depending what country you are in, it could also be lack of light. The winter solstice is December 21st, then days will start getting longer again. Beautiful chickens you have!
Some just take longer to do so than others. Depending what country you are in, it could also be lack of light. The winter solstice is December 21st, then days will start getting longer again. Beautiful chickens you have!
Dec 18, 2024 #4 rosemarythyme Scarborough Fair 9 Years Educator Spirit Friend Joined Jul 3, 2016 Messages 27,977 Reaction score 59,784 Points 1,242 Location WA, Pac NW My Coop My Coop Breed can also play a part, some breeds mature more slowly than others.