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[Porkypie]

Hello. I thought my Bluebelle was only 18weeks but she laid a softie 3 days ago and a small egg yesterday. Can they start this early or is she likely to be 20weeks+?

[Newmarcell]

Hi PorkyPie,

 

I think I'm right in saying that POL is classed as any hen beyond 14 weeks. Our Ranger laid at 16 weeks, but the rest of our hens have been 20weeks+.

 

18 weeks is quite a normal age for your hen to lay at. It may take her a few weeks to get into the swing of laying 'properly' though.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Newmarcell

 

[ubereglu]

POL is often at about 16-18 weeks, at this time of year hens come into lay a bit earlier due to the long days.

[Porkypie]

Thank you! I learn something new everyday on Omlet

[-sarahjayne]

My Bluebelle is only 19 weeks, she started laying on Friday 19

So it's normal. She started off with a softie on day 1, later in day 1 she layed a small egg at 36g and saturday she laid another egg at 37g. She had a day off today but I hope for another egg soon maybe

[Janty]

The babies that I got from the lorry crash in essex laid at around 17 - 19 weeks.