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laying time

pat egan
edited July 2011 in Breeds Discussion
hi all,
ive just bought my first 4 hens.told they were 14 weeks old at time.
how long before they start laying.
ive been looking through this site since buying my hens and find it very helpful.
keep up the good work.
thanks pat.

Comments

  • Thelord
    edited November -1
    Hello pat

    Depending on breed laying will start from 16-22 weeks old.

    Make sure to feed them egg layers pellets full of Calcium etc to help egg productivity

    Regards Thelord
  • Susan Mc
    edited November -1
    It does depend on the breed and the individual, some will lay as early as 16 weeks, others especially of heavy fowl will wait till 24-30 weeks. You can tell when they're approaching point of lay when their combs and wattles get bigger and redder. Good luck with them!
  • pat egan
    edited November -1
    thanks for reply.
    one rir has started laying, the other hasnt yet.
    neither blackrock has yet layed.
    thanks again,pat
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