Porkypie Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 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+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarcell Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkypie Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thank you! I learn something new everyday on Omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-sarahjayne Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 The babies that I got from the lorry crash in essex laid at around 17 - 19 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
