Welsummers NOT laying yet.......

[Sonoran Silkies]

People hear about birds bred for egg laying (sex-links, leghorns, etc.) and expect other breeds to mature and start laying early too. OFTEN other breeds mature more slowly.

 

[debid]

Of all of my mixed flock, the Welsummers were, BY FAR, the slowest to begin to lay. They were quick to feather and quick to grow and seemed happy and healthy. They were spring chicks and looked ready at 24 weeks so I thought it would be any day. They sure fooled me! Their range was 36-42 weeks to begin to lay!

 

[aliskeeper]

You ALL are the best.!!!.Thank you for all your input..
Ill just settle back and WAIT

 

[X801babe]

Mine is nearly a year, free ranges and just got my first egg today. She's sure sweet, though cautious! I have to catch her with treats to get her to love me he he. Good luck!