She getting ready for laying?

[Studio2770]

At first, I thought our pullet was taking on the dominant role of the flock, then I read that a larger, pink comb and wattle shows that she's maturing. I would say she's 11-12 weeks old. When they were 7 wks, we gave away our cockerel, so she may be maning up. Is she turning into a leader, or a layer?

 

[A Chicken Owner]

Hens are point of lay at in between 16-24 weeks old. You have at least a month before they start laying.

 

[Studio2770]

Do they mature long before they lay?

 

[A Chicken Owner]

Around a couple of weeks before laying the pullet's combs and wattles will suddenly redden (you'll be able to notice it), they may start squatting and they will look for places to lay and observe nesting boxes. They will mature before they lay except for the comb. The comb will grow to full size later on.

 

[Studio2770]

Do you think that's what's happening to her? Here's another picture.

 

[A Chicken Owner]

She doesn't look ready yet. Her comb will be redder at the time she starts laying.

 

[lesgo54]

I have 7 production reds.all are 18-19 weeks old. I've noticed 2 of them their combs are growing faster than the others ans now turning more red

 

[Mac14]

I have 7 production reds.all are 18-19 weeks old. I've noticed 2 of them their combs are growing faster than the others ans now turning more red

Yep, sounds like you should be on the look out for eggs soon!

 

[Studio2770]

It seems it is getting redder every day. She's the only one with that comb and wattle, and she IS a girl. I guess she's the oldest?

 

[Studio2770]

Do you think she's the closest out of them to lay? Even though she still has a ways to go?