Quick Question

[Nanblues]

Just getting my coop together I know I missed the spring run of chicks. A friend of mine offered me some 3 year old Rhode Island Reds..... Given they are three years old, how long do you think I can still expect eggs??.... Thanks for your help with this!

Pete

 

[thechickenchick]

Pete welcome to BYC!! Also congrats on getting your coop ready. My oldest birds are just over 3 and still lay, although NOT like clock work. Some are and some are giving me 2 or 3 a week. I am not sure how old they are when they stop completley. I would say though if you are as anxious as I was, go ahead and get the older birds. Next year add to your flock with babies and phase out some or all of the older ones. Good luck!

 

[ChickLover98]

They will probably still be laying, but not as consistantly as they would've before. I'd say take them as starter birds and search around for younger birds. Then, as those birds stop laying, you'll have some younger hens to bounce back on. Congrats on your coop!

 

[jtbrown]

Some farm stores do a fall chick sale, if you are ok with babies, could give that a try so you don't have to integrate later, good luck!