Kylie1007 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 As the title says really! My girls are about 20 weeks old now and no eggs Is it too cold for them to lay or are they still too young? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Probably still a bit young . Look out for signs like growing/reddening combs & wattles and crouching when you approach them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hybrids lay from about 22 weeks but you have pure breeds which can take much longer - The Orpington will probably be the last to lay and they can be 40+ weeks before that happens As the weather warms in spring though you may get some luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie1007 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hybrids lay from about 22 weeks but you have pure breeds which can take much longer - The Orpington will probably be the last to lay and they can be 40+ weeks before that happens As the weather warms in spring though you may get some luck Ah ok...very much looking forward to the first egg (The oprington is my favourite -she's quite inquisitive and loves her food so she comes to me to see what grub I've got her ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie1007 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Probably still a bit young . Look out for signs like growing/reddening combs & wattles and crouching when you approach them. What will my Silkies combs and wattles do as they're black? Actually she hasn't really got a comb, more of a mohawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Wait for the days to get a little longer, I'm sure you will get egg in the next few weeks, very exciting when you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 My hybrids just started to lay last week and they are around 30w - one of the RIRs laid today for the first time she is 28w old. It's just the best moment when you find that first egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Well if they are anything like Ruby my Welsummer, never. Grump grump grump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevf1 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 only one accurate answer really .. when they are ready.. after all they are female... and from my experience they are never to be rushed no matter what species Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
