I have a California White hen that has not started laying yet. She will be 20 weeks old in a couple of days. I have read online that California Whites start laying about 17 weeks. She is my only white egg layer breed, and I get no white eggs, so I know she is not laying.
My ISA Brown has been laying for almost 1 week, and I just had another brown egg layer start 2 days ago (I think it is my Buff Orpington). That was earlier than expected, so that is good. I think the girls are well fed and coming along fine, just wondering if my California White is just slow or is there a problem with feed, daylight, etc... that I should consider. Currently feeding the flock 18% grower with side dish of calcium. I have a couple bags of layer feed ready to use. Only 2 of my 10 girls (various breeds) are laying, but most of them are not due yet. Thanks in advance for any comments.
My ISA Brown has been laying for almost 1 week, and I just had another brown egg layer start 2 days ago (I think it is my Buff Orpington). That was earlier than expected, so that is good. I think the girls are well fed and coming along fine, just wondering if my California White is just slow or is there a problem with feed, daylight, etc... that I should consider. Currently feeding the flock 18% grower with side dish of calcium. I have a couple bags of layer feed ready to use. Only 2 of my 10 girls (various breeds) are laying, but most of them are not due yet. Thanks in advance for any comments.