ISCA Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I know pure breeds reach point of lay later than hybrids, but at roughly what age are my lot likely to reach point of lay (see my signature for breeds)? I feed them Garvo Alfamix chicks which is good umtil POL, then I shall swith to Alfamix chickens. Or do I wait until they actually lay an egg before switching? Any advice welcomed. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Cream Legbar - 25 weeks ish Silver Grey Dorking - 30 weeks ish Cuckoo Marans - 25 weeks ish Light Sussex - 25 weeks ish Splash Orpington - 40 weeks ish Buff Orpington - 40 weeks ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thank you! Thats quite a range. Will the Orps be OK on the Alfamix Chickens (which I presume is a layers feed mix) before they start laying, as I can't really have them all on different feeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 If you put all of them on at 20 weeks they will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-a-doodle-doo Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Cream Legbar - 25 weeks ishSilver Grey Dorking - 30 weeks ish Cuckoo Marans - 25 weeks ish Light Sussex - 25 weeks ish Splash Orpington - 40 weeks ish Buff Orpington - 40 weeks ish Great answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Cream Legbar - 25 weeks ishSilver Grey Dorking - 30 weeks ish Cuckoo Marans - 25 weeks ish Light Sussex - 25 weeks ish Splash Orpington - 40 weeks ish Buff Orpington - 40 weeks ish The Marans was the first to start laying at 23 weeks of age, next the Splash Orpington at 24 weeks and today the CLB at 25 weeks (perfect blue egg ). So Tom was almost spot on there None of my chooks seem keen on laying in the nest boxes though, the coop and run floors are the usual spot where they lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Good going! My Buff Orp laid at around 24 weeks ... I'd also heard 40 weeks and was just starting to wonder if her breeders were 15 weeks out on her age (on top of the 4-5 weeks already miscalculated!) - but no, your updated post has reassured me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Sad though this may be, I am going to post a pic of some of their offerings I am dead proud of them, it only seems like a few weeks ago they were little eggs in a nest, now look at them, all grown up and having eggs of their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 . Lovely eggs, they look tasty . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybay paddock Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Im pleased to read this page as I have a buff orpington who is about 33 weeks old and we are still waiting for eggs.. I thought she wouldnt lay at all. But can you advise on something else please? We were sold her as one of two young chicks (~6 weeks old as I recall) that were hand reared indoors by my daughter. Today I looked at them and it dawned on me that one of them is completely obviously a cockrel . Can anyone tell me 1. Will he be very noisy? He hasnt crowed yet, but we live in a city, so I think his days may be numbered if he is too loud. Not sure how to tell my daughter! 2. Will he stop the hen laying as often? I dont know if it is having a mixed pair, but the orpingtons seem to be very timid.. the rabbits chase them! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 If he is a large fowl orp I'm afraid he is likely to be very noisy, they are big boys with big lungs! Bantams are slightly quieter. You will just have to wait and see. He won't stop your girl laying, but do be aware orps aren't always the best layers in the world anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
