berylandbabs Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Can anyone tell me at what age buff orpingtons start to lay? I have three girls - one that's a year old who is laying, a second who is approx 23 weeks old, and a third that is approx 20 weeks old. I'm wondering when I can expect my first eggs from them. Any advice pls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 some pure breeds take longer to mature. I dont have orps but have cochins another similar heavy breed and it was 6 months before they were POL. So your orpingtons might take a little longer than a hybrid to become layers. I love orpingtons though...very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new chick Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 My Buff Op is now 23 weeks old. No eggs yet but still love her. She has grown so much . Her comb still very small and pink, just signs of wattles, so not expecting eggs for some time yet. I also have 25 week Silver Laced Wyandotte, and 23 week Black Red Araucana . All eggless Supplying them with lot of love, so hoping to get pay back soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 My buff orp is 20 weeks now and showing no sign of any growth of comb, wattles etc, but Ive watched her grow since she was 9 weeks and the change is amazing, shes a fluff ball now Ive read that they are slow to mature so who knows, Gotta love her anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
