Dianeuk Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 My hens are now 23 weeks old when can I expect them to start laying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Soon, but who knows. One of mine started a couple of weeks after arriving, the other took her time but is now producing them like they are going out of fashion (five in a row so far this week). It is an agonising wait but it will be worth it. Both of mine started flattening themselves for me a few days before they started laying so that is something to look out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 It can be a bit later at this time of year. In high summer, they may start at 23 weeks but as the days become shorter then it will be a bit later. The flattening is always a good indicator. Well worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasq Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 My hens are now 23 weeks old when can I expect them to start laying? Hi Diane -Mine took ages to lay too. They'll get there in the end!! Some chickens take longer to mature i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasq Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 My hens are now 23 weeks old when can I expect them to start laying? Hi Diane -Mine took ages to lay too. They'll get there in the end!! Some chickens take longer to mature i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianeuk Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 What exactly is meant by flattening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Hi Dianeuk, When you put your hand out to stroke a hen that is laying she will squat down and make herself ready for being 'approached ' by a male. one of mine does a little paddling her feet up and down too karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Dianeuk's sig says: never drive faster than your angel can fly excellent piece of advice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
