when should they start laying?

[Betsyann]

Hi
We got 3 light Brahmas, 3 silver wyandottes and 4 blue anadolins in May that were appox. a week old. We were wondering when they should start laying?
Thank you

 

[AustralorpsAU]

They still might take a few more weeks to lay! From what your saying I'm gathering they are about 17weeks? Brahmas are slow maturing as well

 

[carlf]

Most pullets start at anywhere from 18-24 weeks. Some don't until 6-7 months old.
Are they squatting yet?
Combs still pink or turning red?
Singing the egg song.
Post some pics!

 

[chickens really]

Hello,
My Pullets range from 16 to 19 weeks old....
Once combs and wattles get bigger and turn red...You will get eggs...The egg song is not a true indicator for eggs..I have had hens that never sing the song..Interest in the nest boxes can happen a couple of weeks before they lay...
My Danish Brown hen has been in the boxes for two weeks checking things out..No egg...My Bantam hen showed no interest till I hung the curtains two days ago and she laid her first egg yesterday...Only the Chicken knows when she will lay an egg...

Keep waiting...It will happen..

Cheers!