rirs when do they start laying

[jonbanks]

when will my rirs start laying ... why does everyone keep telling me i have to have a rooster for hens to lay

 

[jonbanks]

anyone wanna help

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

You dont need a rooster for a hen to lay. They should start at 22-25 weeks but sometimes longer for the more stubborn lol

 

[jonbanks]

thanks i cant wait ... my kids are gonna trip, lol

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Its awesome when you get your first egg. Hope you get yours when they are ready!

 

[dakotasnake]

i have 15 rir { i think ] some of them started laying at 18 wks, most at 20 - 23 wks

 

[PotterWatch]

I have an RIR who is 20wks and not laying yet. Her comb and wattles have just started to get larger and more red this last week so I think she probably has another couple weeks before I will see an egg.