Why are my standard Cochins laying bantam sized eggs?

[Brahmamama4]

My pullets just started laying eggs for about a week and a half ago and they are really small! About 60% the size of a normal egg from the store. Is this normal? Will they get bigger or do Cochins just lay smaller eggs?

 

[sourland]

They will become larger, but depending upon the strain they may not lay large or extra large eggs ever.

 

[medawinks]

Out if curiosity, how old are they? I can't figure out an average age for Cochins to start to lay...

Thanks!!!!

 

[Brahmamama4]

They're about 5 months old. Well, it look like we might get a couple extra birds to make up the difference in egg production. I'm still getting 2-3 eggs per day with 3 birds though so not bad!