Please Reply Soon!!!!! Egg question!

[chickgirl11]

I need to know ASAP when Rhode Island Reds start laying eggs. Please only give me an answer that you know for sure is true and accurate. I need to know for showing purposes.

 

[The Chicken People]

18 to 22 weeks old..just like any chicken..when they are ready!

 

[chickgirl11]

Thanks.

 

[halo]

Sometimes even longer, depending on the time of year. Accurate to say...when they are good and ready to.

 

[ranchhand]

Quote:
Anywhere from 16 to 32 weeks. Chickens are NOT machines, they are living creatures.