Ready to lay?

[tripletfeb]

Hi all! I was just wondering what everyone thought. Is my SLW, Charlotte, getting ready to lay? How about Violet, the EE behind her? Both are 19 weeks old, combs are getting much redder and bigger than they used to be, and they are much more vocal. I know this question is posed a lot, I'm just eggcited!

 

[Rosypetals]

Ameraucanas tend to lay a lot later in their life, so you might have her laying more towards 25-30 weeks, but she does look pretty ready to lay en egg, could be any day, as for Charlotte it really could be any day, so be ready to see some eggs! This is so eggciting!

 

[TheYLWFlock]

I’d think so, try approaching them while standing tall or reaching down to grab one/put your hands over one. If they squat down, you should be getting eggs any day!

 

[sourland]

Patience, Grasshopper, they will lay in their own good time. The Wyandotte looks close.

 

[tripletfeb]

Patience, Grasshopper, they will lay in their own good time. The Wyandotte looks close.

I know, I know. First time chicken owner here, just excited

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

They both sound ready.....any day now! Waiting for the first egg is the hardest part!!!!!

 

[aart]

SLW definitely looks ready.....the EE I can't see real well.
Here's some tips on how to tell.....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/