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When do Easter Eggers lay?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by jarclyn, Jul 27, 2013.

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  1. Jul 27, 2013 #1
    jarclyn

    jarclyn In the Brooder

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    My chickens are almost 5 months old, and someone is laying, but I know it's not my beloved EE. I've heard that they're kind of slow on the laying, but how slow? Does anyone have any experience with EEs and their laying habits? I can't wait to get some beautiful eggs from her, so I'm very curious! Thanks so much!
     
  2. Jul 27, 2013 #2
    Chick Charm

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    EE's have a tendency toward laying later than most. It can take 6 to 9 months from the experiences I have read of some hear on BYC . Although I had an EE lay at 16 weeks old once. That is NOT the norm though.

    Be patient it won't be too much longer.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2013 #3
    creepygothnursi

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    I just got my first egg from my EEs today, at 19 weeks and one day. I think this is earlier than the norm though, I've heard 25-30 weeks for EEs.
     
  4. Jul 27, 2013 #4
    ibreathe4u

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    My EE laid her first egg at 20 weeks to the day.
     

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