/ Register

When do I start giving my hens egg layer?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Quack-a-DoodleDo, Aug 30, 2011.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Aug 30, 2011 Post #1 of 5
    Quack-a-DoodleDo

    Quack-a-DoodleDo In the Brooder

    24
    0
    32
    Aug 9, 2011
    Do I give my hens egg layer before or after they start laying? They are 21 weeks.
     
  2. Aug 30, 2011 Post #2 of 5
    airmechreed

    airmechreed Chirping

    327
    1
    99
    May 17, 2011
    Colorado Springs
    It wont hurt them to give it to them now if they are of laying age. Most people will say when they start laying [​IMG]
     
  3. Aug 30, 2011 Post #3 of 5
    sumi

    sumi Égalité

    38,753
    19,690
    1,182
    Jun 28, 2011
    Tipperary, Ireland
    I'd say now is a good time. Hope you get eggs soon:)
     
  4. Aug 30, 2011 Post #4 of 5
    groundpecker

    groundpecker Songster

    1,147
    50
    184
    Jun 26, 2011
    Rison, Arkansas
    When you discover the first egg is a good time.
     
  5. Aug 30, 2011 Post #5 of 5
    cafarmgirl

    cafarmgirl Crowing

    5,523
    580
    327
    Mar 24, 2009
    California, central valley
    I switch mine over to layer anytime around 18-20 weeks or so, just depending on when I run out of starter/grower.
     

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by: