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when do they start laying

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by brewman, Mar 16, 2009.

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  1. Mar 16, 2009 Post #1 of 4
    brewman

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    how old do they need to be when they start laying I have forgotten.
     
  2. Mar 16, 2009 Post #2 of 4
    mrsengeseth

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    in general 20 weeks or more.
     
  3. Mar 16, 2009 Post #3 of 4
    Chicken Fruit

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    4-6 months depending on the breed.

    production birds usually lay at about 4months and change, big giants take a little longer.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2009 Post #4 of 4
    brewman

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    thanks they are Rhode Island Reds
     

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