When will my hen start laying eggs?

[adcockfarm]

hi i have a barred rock aged about 17.4 weeks. she started squatting around a week ago. when will she start laying eggs?

 

[Lucyluvchickens]

They should start laying about 6-8months of age

 

[sassysarah]

I agree 6 to 8 months.

 

[adcockfarm]

thank u! so is she squatting early? i thought it was 1-2 weeks after they squat.

 

[Lucyluvchickens]

Hmm, I'm not sure, maybe she's just wanting to lay down for some reason. I dunno

 

[AnnieSantiago]

So how soon after she started squatting did she actually lay?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

It can be days or weeks from squat to lay. ..each bird is different.