when do chickens lay eggs

[clopez]

I just got my chickens I would like to know when they start laying eggs
I've had them for 3 weeks

 

[eggchel]

Depending on the breed and the time of year (weather and length of daylight), hens will start laying anywhere from 4 months to nearly a year old. Generally for production type breeds such as RIR, Leghorns, etc., you can expect them to start laying early.

What type of chickens do you have?


chel

 

[SandraChick]

if you don't know how old they are...start to watch their combs and wattles. They'll turn bright bloody red when they're laying

Sandra

 

[debbie_nibbles]

All of mine started doing the layers squat when I walked up to them, then they layed within the week. They will squat to the ground and then you pet their back They think you're their rooster LOL