When do hens start to lay regularly?

[jmking]

I recently received 12 young hens of various breeds they were born this past spring shouldn't they all be about ready to start laying or will it take more time?

 

[chickenpredatorkiller]

how many weeks and what breed? I got my first yesterday and they are about 19 wks. Most chickens will lay anywhere from 17 to 24 weeks.

 

[jmking]

I am not sure I received them from a friend. One of them was laying about every other day for a while but haven't seen any new eggs for a few days. I got them the last weekend in August do you think they are still getting used to the new home?

 

[Illia]

Most chickens out there were bred to be laying pets/production layers, and average around 18-24 weeks old when they first begin laying.

 

[jmking]

So if they were late spring maybe they are not old enough? Thanks for your help.