When?

[turbo13]

I have 3 hens,BR,BO.EE.My gals are 7 months old.Are they full grown? The EE has the largest eggs.The other two are laying small eggs.I thought they were full size,but I went to the Fair and those breeds,same as mine seemed much larger.??????????????

 

[Judy]

No, they won't reach their full size until a year, or more, depending on breed. Some breeds take two years.

It is common for hatchery stock to mature into smaller birds than good breeder stock.

 

[HorizonSon]

Also note that it is not uncommon to have a month or two of "ramping up" time; where the eggs get larger and the laying more consistent... Though, there are those that "come out the gate running".