When will my chickens lay eggs?????

[~sunflowerlady~]

I have 4 dark brahamas and wanted to no when they would start laying

 

[Happy Chooks]

Brahma's are a slow maturing breed, so probably in the 6-8 month range. If they are from a hatchery (or feed store), closer to 6 months - from a breeder, closer to 8 months.

 

[Nicole01]

~sunflowerlady~ :

I have 4 dark brahamas and wanted to no when they would start laying

Lucky you! I love Brahamas! I will have more then just one in my next flock!!!​

 

[mshirk]

Why the difference between hatchery / feed store chickens and breeder? Just curious.

 

[Steergirl]

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Quality. Some times the hatchery chicks (which is what the feed store sells) are not pure and they are bred with fast maturity and fast turnaround in mind. While breeders (well, most) breed to better the quality of their birds/the breed.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Here's a good thread explaining the differences. (and with pictures showing the difference)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=447037

 

[Chickiegirls2]

I would say 6-8 months!!!
Pretty soon you forget about it and then one day, you open the nesting box and... an EGG!!!
Hang in there and wait patiently!!!!!!!

 

[~sunflowerlady~]

Thanks guys for the helpful info. As soon as im able to post pics on here im goingto put up some of my beauties!!! I actually didnt know what I had for hens until I did some more research on here.