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[dragonchick]

I have had 2 of these small birds for about 5 months. They were the same size when I got them. I assumed they were young but should have been laying by now. Not a single egg from either one. They are heavy for their size and I know they are hens/pullets. Anyone know what breed they may be? Are there chickens that for one reason or another don't lay?

 

[nuthatched]

Mixed breed, unless they reached egg laying age before the days shorten too much, they won't lay until the days lengthen. It's completely normal.

 

[TXchickmum]

-sort of looks like a Delaware or mix thereof. They still may not be ready to lay at 20 weeks. -not unusual for some to begin laying around 24 weeks or so.
I agree with the above poster regarding the day length. -depending on how much light you are getting, they may not lay until the days get longer.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Can you get a picture showing their comb type?

 

[dragonchick]

Can you get a picture showing their comb type?

They have a very small, close to the head comb. Just a thin parting of the feathers

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

They have a very small, close to the head comb. Just a thin parting of the feathers

I need to a picture to identify it Comb type is crucial to determining potential breeds!

 

[dragonchick]

I need to a picture to identify it Comb type is crucial to determining potential breeds!

 

[nuthatched]

Can you pick upp the bird and take an up close picture? The current pictures ren't very helpful

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

A picture in focus and close is the only way to tell. When they're roosting, that's always a great time. Even a picture with flash that's in focus would be fine! Something like this is ideal

 

[3KillerBs]

The best ID photos are standing side profile and close-up head shots.

We need to see their build, the color of their feet, and the size and type of their combs.

My best guess from your description is that they're some kind of "egger", but I could be completely wrong.