So confused

[michellenov9]

I have chickens foe forst time and they are all 18 weeksa old as if monday only one of them is laying and all there combs are red and the exact same is this normal?

 

[junebuggena]

It's very normal. Most don't start laying until about 20 to 25 weeks. Some start earlier, some start later. Even if they are the same breed, age, and raised under the same conditions; they don't all reach maturity at the same time. Like people, each one is an individual.

 

[rides2far]

I have 14 pullets. Only 2 are laying at 19 1/2 weeks. The 2 who are laying are sex links, so just be patient! It is soooo exciting to get your 1st egg

 

[21hens-incharge]

I know it is hard waiting but I too am in a holding pattern with mine. Getting all red in the combs and even doing the egg squat so getting closer. Just have to have patience with them.

 

[michellenov9]

Ok my one that is laying was laying every day at 10 then started at 11 for 2 days now she is laying around 4 in afternoon is it normal she is all of schedule she is 18 weeks and been laying 2 weeks

 

[junebuggena]

It can take them several weeks for their laying schedule to become regular. In general, they will lay a bit later each day until it's too late in the day for them to lay, then they skip a day to reset.