When will they lay? ~ Silkie/Cochin cross pullets

[CK Chickadilly]

I have Silkco (Silkie/Cochin cross) pullets that are about 3 months or so old. When do these breeds usually start laying? Will they be broody?

 

[Karlachix]

Both Silkies and Cochins are known for going broody but neither are generally good layers.

I bet they're cute!

 

[CK Chickadilly]

Do you mean laying as in for fertile eggs or eating eggs? I am hoping to raise more of these guys, they are gorgeous!

 

[chicksinthemachine]

When lay darn well want to!LOL Sometimes it could take up to 8 months, my EE's are at 7 months and I got one tiny green egg and then nothing!

 

[CK Chickadilly]

So possibly by next spring then huh?

Well I would hope by spring & they would be fertilized eggs. These guys are really pretty!

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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fertile eggs and eating eggs are all the same eggs. neither make a difference in how a breed lays or doesn't lay.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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You do realize that you need a rooster to fertlize eggs, right?

 

[CK Chickadilly]

fertile eggs and eating eggs are all the same eggs. neither make a difference in how a breed lays or doesn't lay.

I realize that....and

Yes I have 5 silkie/cochin roos.​

 

[Sugar Sand Farm]

I don't know about silkie/cochins but my standard cochins are 25 weeks and nothing. All the other chicks from the same order have started except them. But i don't care they are still sweet little beauties.

 

[cmom]

I have heard of them start laying as early ar 16 weeks up 30 weeks. Silkies generally are good brooders.