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[Newchick]

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.

[Budgies]

Most start laying somewhere between 22-24 weeks so you're a bit keen at the mo!!

[Ain't Nobody Here]

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 ).

[Guest]

Seems like forever mine were 24 weeks and once they start you will be so happy.....not long to go now...indie

[puddleduck]

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)

[Egluntyne]

They are still very young. I wouldn't really expect to see any eggs much before 24 weeks.

[Stargazeypie]

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.

[jlo]

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!