ONSET AGE OF EGG LAYING

[smallflock]

oK, I'm a newbie to these girlie birds...but loving every minute of it! However, around what age should I begin to expect them to start laying? Mine are young...around 3 months I think...

 

[Wolf-Kim]

I think you have any where from 3-4 more months to go. I could be wrong though. I think they usually start 6-7 months of age, depending on breed.

-Kim

 

[Josie]

I agree with Wolf-Kim, the breed can be a factor on when they start to lay. Maybe if you post the breed, someone with that breed can post their experience?

 

[smallflock]

Thanks... the girlies are 2 buff orpingtons and 2 rhode island reds....maybe somemore info will flow with that tidbit of knowledge added to the post!

 

[Josie]

My RIR started laying after they hit 5 months. I haven't owned BO.

 

[bigzio]

Yep, the best rule of thumb is around 20 weeks. Some will start sooner, and some a little later.

bigzio