I've had chickens for about 15 years, so not a total newbie. First set were Golden Comets. They laid like clockwork around 22 weeks. 2nd set were Barred Rocks. They also laid between 22 and 25 weeks.
Now I have 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes, 2 Gold Laced Wyandottes, and 2 Buff Orpingtons, hatched May 20. About 25 weeks now. I have been getting one teeny egg each day from the Buff that has a developed comb, for about a month. From the rest of them, I am not seeing anything. All 4 of the Wyandottes don't have much of a comb at all. The other Buff has a much smaller comb.
Since my flocks have never been this late before, I wondered if this was common for these breeds? Or is there something else that's never been true for my birds that is true for these birds?
Just curious; of course I am willing to patiently wait, but something just seems off.
They are healthy, active and eating in all ways!
Now I have 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes, 2 Gold Laced Wyandottes, and 2 Buff Orpingtons, hatched May 20. About 25 weeks now. I have been getting one teeny egg each day from the Buff that has a developed comb, for about a month. From the rest of them, I am not seeing anything. All 4 of the Wyandottes don't have much of a comb at all. The other Buff has a much smaller comb.
Since my flocks have never been this late before, I wondered if this was common for these breeds? Or is there something else that's never been true for my birds that is true for these birds?
Just curious; of course I am willing to patiently wait, but something just seems off.
They are healthy, active and eating in all ways!