Newchick Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have 3 hybrids, 2 Blackrocks and 1 RIR hybrid. I got them from two different suppliers and was told they were 17 weeks old (that was almost 4 weeks ago) The RIR's combs are bigger and redder than they were but still no sign of laying. Is that normal at nearly 21 weeks. The Blackrocks' combs are tiny and not red at all. Does this mean they might not be the age I was told they were. I love them all - they have super personalities, just concerned that I might have been sold duds, particularly with the Blackrocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Most start laying somewhere between 22-24 weeks so you're a bit keen at the mo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 You'll have to be more patient . There's no guarantee they'll even lay then . Some people have waited months for the first egg (like me ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Seems like forever mine were 24 weeks and once they start you will be so happy.....not long to go now...indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 mine laid at 24 weeks & 26 weeks I have 1 other who is still refusing at approx 28 weeks I didn't have patience but its fab when you get your 1st (and 2nd 3rd 4th etc etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 They are still very young. I wouldn't really expect to see any eggs much before 24 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazeypie Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I had two bluebelle hybrids who didnt lay utnil about 26 weeks. After that they never stopped, we had two eggs a day come rain or shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 This is quite reassuring. One of our new girls has been laying for a little while now but the Bluebelle is showing no signs at all and OH is getting decidedly miffed! She has been with us since April 12th and we were told that she was 14 weeks old then so I am hoping that something positive will happen in the next couple of weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
