when will they start laying?

[6CHICKS141]

I havent gotten my chicks yet (I'm getting 6 americanas) but i was wondering if anyone knew how long it would take for them to start laying eggs? Thanks

 

[Den in Penn]

When they are ready. They may start after 20 weeks. It can be longer, much longer sometimes.

 

[crayon]

My EEer was the first of mine to lay and she was 19.6 days. So some time around week 20 give or take. My others were within a week or two.

I just got 12 ISA Browns- I hear they are sooner- like 15 or 16 weeks.

 

[Jenikate]

I was told 5-7 months...? By the way...I just got 4 Americaunas and 2 Buff Brahmas. Love how differently colored they are!

 

[sammyh312]

The hens i have that i got as chicks (3 RIR, 2 Doms, 2 Lackenvelders, 1 B'cup) started laying at 5-7 months. I was starting to wonder what i was doing wrong, but in two years i dont think the Doms have ever missed a day. With other Doms, Orps, & Brahmas, eggs are pouring in, but the other breeds will miss a day here and there.