Ian 6 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Four weeks ago I aquired two chics - 1 Gingernut Ranger (Stella), 1 Miss Pepperpot (Guinness)apparently about 18 weeks old. This morning I found Guiness had laid a small but perfectly formed egg, with straw attached! So I was delighted. But have a question - at what age do they normally start laying as I wasn't expecting eggs for a while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Well done Guinness! Ours were 18 weeks, we got them just under 3 weeks ago, no eggs yet. I'm sure it is very variable. They are doing all the right things, but not laying eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Congratulations! The average POL age is about 20-22 weeks but in some hybrid hens it could be a bit earlier. Pure breeds take a little longer to mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Ooooh!!!! it's not fair!! Not Not NOT! Mine are now 30 weeks plus, not a flippin egg in sight! Tantrum Tantrum Tantrum!!! I CAN'T wait until next spring, I just CAN'T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyfitz Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Cool names I think my first were about 24 weeks, the next lot seemed a bit younger, it varies a lot I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 The weather also effects is and number of hours of daylight they get - longer hours of light means they'll lay more often At this time of year you'd expect them to be a bit older until they start to lay, or maybe even not until spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 6 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 This morning we found a second small egg! (sorry ChickenNutter!) The straw had been kicked out and it was laying in the nesting hollow. The first one was fine inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Congrats !! I was wondering how it was all going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Congrats on both eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Sulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 6 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 They have now laid 5 eggs ! While the others were quite small, today's was a big one. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
