How long will you be gone? I would have everything ready for them before you leave.I have a question. I have 4 chickens. This Thursday, they will be 20 weeks. However they seem a little small for their age. I have 1 EE, 1 Austra White, and 2 Sex Links( however I think that one is a RIR because of her coloring. When should I be expecting eggs? A couple of them have started to practice their vocals and have become quite loud but none of them have started squatting. I am leaving for Utah tomorrow, so I hope they don't lay while I'm gone (cause then Ill miss the first egg) I also still need to put in dividers for the nesting boxes and some straw.