When do Salmon Faverolles start to lay?

[happycheeper]

I can't imagine that it is normal and sure hope not! I have 5 Faverolles puppets that are almost 3 months old. I'd love some more input from people who've raised them about when to set up my nesting boxes

 

[happycheeper]

Haha!! Auto correct... That should obviously be pullets.

 

[chixgodiva]

I'm watching for replies as well. Mine are about 4 months, so I know not yet, but I'm curious.

 

[keesmom]

Are they hatchery birds or breeder? Hatchery birds start laying sooner, usually 5-6 months.

 

[Jacqdiva]

Are they hatchery birds or breeder? Hatchery birds start laying sooner, usually 5-6 months.

They are from a reputable breeder. I bought eggs and raised them. They have always been healthy happy girls. I got them a mature rooster in his second season. Only thing I can think is I hatched them in August, and that is our winter. So maybe they will start in spring.

 

[keesmom]

They are from a reputable breeder. I bought eggs and raised them. They have always been healthy happy girls. I got them a mature rooster in his second season. Only thing I can think is I hatched them in August, and that is our winter. So maybe they will start in spring.

When you posted this on the Fav thread, I asked how much daylight you were getting. Sometimes my late in the season hatches are also late in beginning to lay.

 

[Jacqdiva]

When you posted this on the Fav thread, I asked how much daylight you were getting. Sometimes my late in the season hatches are also late in beginning to lay.

Sorry must have missed that. Thanks! We have JUST passed winter solstice. It's not spring yet! I'm hoping what you say is the case. HOPING!!!!!!!!

 

[Jacqdiva]

Sorry must have missed that. Thanks! We have JUST passed winter solstice. It's not spring yet! I'm hoping what you say is the case. HOPING!!!!!!!!

All I can say is Hallelujah!!!

 

[Jacqdiva]

2 more girls to start!! Yay!

 

[happycheeper]

So, how old were they? And what were your indications that they were close?