when does normal size eggs start

[junglejim1]

I am new to the chicken thing, but does anyone know when layers began to lay a consistent size egg is it 6 to 9 months or after 12 months thanks

 

[cpchicks]

My black sex-links only layed the small eggs for a week or so, then they gradually increased in size. They are seven months old, now and the eggs are nice and big.

CP

 

[fldiver97]

from WI. I guess that varies somewhat....mine laid small eggs for a little over 2 weeks, then a learge double yolker....

 

[M To The Maxx]

Mine started laying bigs eggs a couple weeks after they started laying.

 

[b.hromada]

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from S. Florida! Glad you joined us!

 

[wombat]

My sex links went to large eggs in about a week. My RIRs seem to take more like 4 to 6 weeks from when they start laying mediums to get to large.

 

[texasgal]

A big Texas size

I hope you find your answers ..

 

[justbugged]

A warm welcome from Western Washington State.

I have a EE that lays only double yolk eggs and she has only laid three times now.

 

[hen-thusiast]

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- glad you joined us!

 

[PortageGirl]

first off,

Happy to meet you! Glad you're here!

Hope you enjoy your stay with us!!

Well, on average I'd say around 6-9 mos is more normal, but it's very much an individual thing. Production crosses tend to lay bigger ones sooner, but they also burn out sooner and aren't truly dual purpose. I like the old breeds, that take longer to grow up, but also last longer and are more hardy. JMP (just my preference)

I have a combination so you know, some Golden Comets, some old standards. I like covering all my bases!