Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. 
Are my hens old enough to lay? They are almost 23 weeks old.
Old Enough to Lay?
- Thread starter btny9
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Yes! Depending on the breed, they should be laying any time now. Some breeds mature slower than others.
A tip: "hens" are actually called "pullets" until they are a year old!
A tip: "hens" are actually called "pullets" until they are a year old!
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