when did your rhode island reds start laying

[chixaregreat41]

Mine are 2 months now( dont worry im not expecting any eggs soon) but my friend says they always lay at 16 weeks but i dont belive her at all i dont think any chicken can lay that early so i need your help RIR owners when did your rirs start laying eggs

 

[Fred's Hens]

No, they do not always lay at 16 weeks. In fact, very few breeds lay that early. Those early layers are often hybrids used by the laying industry.

A hatchery grade production red may lay at 18-20 weeks. A true bred to standard, Heritage Rhode Island Red isn't likely to begin laying until 30 weeks or even later, depending on the strain.

 

[chixaregreat41]

Ok thanks