When to expect eggs?

[gapeach717]

If all my chicks were born in this month, when should I possibly expect eggs to start showing up? I know I have read somewhere about molting and not laying in cold winters? I live in the deep south and we are lucky to see freezing a whole lot in the winters. Do you think I will see eggs this year?

Thank you!

 

[TNchK]

Usually around 19 weeks of age

 

[M.sue]

Depends on the breed but most generally around 19-20 weeks. I got my first eggs when mine were 18 wks.

 

[gapeach717]

thank you both!! that puts me ummm right on the FIRST day of our out of town vacation....looks like someone else will be eating my first eggs!!!

 

[M.sue]

Same thing happened to us. We went on vacation, had the nesting boxes all set, explained the routine to son's friend who was taking care of them. He did a great job. I would check in every other day with him & ask....any eggs? Nope. Came home on a Sunday, went to the coop to see them and there they were.....2 eggs in the corner on the floor! I asked the my son's friend if was sure he check the coop thoroughly every morning & night....Yep he did. Figured they must of been laid later in the afternoon afternoon after he gave them some treats! Don't know why on the floor....beginners I guess!! lol