Question about egg size Buffs

ladyh

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Mar 9, 2015
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I have Buff Orpington hens that I got from Meyer hatchery. They are now 7 months and started laying at 5 months 3 weeks.. How long before they start laying large eggs? Now they are so small. Meyer doesn't have a clue. Thanks.
 
They’ll lay regular size eggs. It may just take a while for them to get “up to size”
Do you have a clue about when? I have had other breeds and they never have taking so long to lay their normal size eggs... I want to get them broody before it gets cold. I don't think I can even incubate when they are this size ?...even though the Roos are mounting and breeding them?
 
Do you have a clue about when? I have had other breeds and they never have taking so long to lay their normal size eggs... I want to get them broody before it gets cold. I don't think I can even incubate when they are this size ?...even though the Roos are mounting and breeding them?
I’m not exactly sure... probably a few more weeks? They might just gradually get bigger. Could you post a picture of how big the difference is? (Like next to a regular size egg?
 
Yes black australorp vs buff egg
 

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Thanks... Meyer hatchery didn't have a clue. They basically said wait until they are a year old. I do have experience in hatching and raising chickens and sadden they can't help.
 

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