When do Buff Orpingtons start laying?

[lauranickerson]

I think I spoke too soon! I saw two eggs that I've never seen before today! One was really small! I think it's them! Woohoo!

 

[newbie32]

I think I spoke too soon! I saw two eggs that I've never seen before today! One was really small! I think it's them! Woohoo!

 

[chynasparks]

I'm starting to watch my 2 Buff Orps. They are 18weeks. I'm back to work now driving school bus so I can't watch their behavior very close anymore plus I'm not supplying supplemental light, but I'm still looking for eggs. You never know.

 

[newbie32]

YAY your time for eggs is near!!!!!

 

[beckyeudy]

my buffs are 28 weeks and these are the first 2 eggs

 

[chynasparks]

My Orps are 21 weeks tomorrow. They don't look any closer to laying.

 

[newbie32]

My Orps are 21 weeks tomorrow. They don't look any closer to laying.

Have their combs gotten redder?

 

[chynasparks]

One is still pink, she's little compared to the other. I think shes lowest in pecking order. The other orp is slightly redder but not bright red. All 4 of my peeps seem healthy. Normal poo, they eat well. They look well. Eyes and nostrils clear. I keep the coop clean but I'm not OCD about it. I'm thinking I may not get eggs till spring. My other hen, a RIR, also shows no signs. Comb not red. Thats ok, I will continue to enjoy them. Hubby says "they need to pay the rent"

 

[newbie32]

Im guessing you don't have a rooster. There was a debate in a thread I read awhile back about whether or not hens laid faster with a roo around. I think it makes sense since the roosters will mature faster and make the hens think they need to produce sooner. But that's just my opinion. Hey I will start another thread about it!!

 

[aliciasimon]

I have three BO's and one started laying at 21 weeks (that was a week ago). I'm still waiting for the other two girls. Their wattles are still pink though.