waiting... 20 week old pullets... I'm getting anxious! UPDATE! AN EGG!

[woodmort]

I got 4 comets. 2 RIR, 3 SS and a WR as chicks the same time in midApril. The Comets started laying last week and we're getting 3 eggs a day from them, one of the SS started on Saturday(I spotted her in the nest followed by an egg) and has laid 2 eggs total as of yesterday, the other 5 are still not laying. The point being they will all start when they're ready.

 

[pharmchickrnmom]

What woodmort said. We were waiting forever and one of my barred rocks started when she was 21 1/2 weeks. The other girls have just started to lay and they will be 24 weeks on wednesday. I understand how hard it is to wait for that first egg but as someone already stated--they will lay when they are ready. Better when they are ready than too soon as I have read that early laying can be problematic. Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to chickens!!!

 

[rhaj]

One of my girls finally came through for me today!!! I don't know which one, but it was either RSL (golden comet? I have 3) or my RIR.

They are 21 1/2 weeks

 

[CMV]

Look at the size of that egg!! My pullet eggs are TINY in comparison. See? It pays to be patient. Congratulations!