When should i be expecting my silkies to start laying?

[PoultreeKing]

I have 2 males and 2 females that are 5 months and 17 days old, and i also have 15 that are 2 months and 27 days old, should i be expecting any eggs during fall and winter, or will i have to wait till next spring?

 

[Abriana]

Typically chickens slow down during the winter, but since yours haven't even begun laying, I would start to expect some. Chickens usually start laying at around 18 wks but it can be earlier or later.

 

[PoultreeKing]

Typically chickens slow down during the winter, but since yours haven't even begun laying, I would start to expect some. Chickens usually start laying at around 18 wks but it can be earlier or later.

Yes, but i read from the experience of a lot of people that silkies lay at about 7-8 months old but it could go up to a year for some silkies depending on the chicken it self.

 

[Abriana]

Really? I guess that's because they're an ornamental breed, they weren't bred to lay. Also they are considered a very broody breed. Just to let you know. They love to hatch!

 

[PoultreeKing]

Really? I guess that's because they're an ornamental breed, they weren't bred to lay. Also they are considered a very broody breed. Just to let you know. They love to hatch!

Yes, i heard that and that's why i love them, also they are a very calm and friendly breed.

 

[lazy gardener]

Suggestion to the folks who are raising Silkies: check out the Silkies thread. If you put your questions there, you will get answers from folks who also have Silkies.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/silkie-thread.297632/page-6521

 

[mc79]

I have 2 silkies (male and female). My female is 6 months old and hasn't laid yet, either.

 

[PoultreeKing]

I have 2 silkies (male and female). My female is 6 months old and hasn't laid yet, either.

It's normal that they still didn't lay but i'm wondering if i will have to wait 6 months till next spring before i see any eggs.