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At what age do hens start laying?
I have 8 that are 22 weeks old, and only 3 of them are laying. I thought 20 weeks was when they'd start.
5 Answers
- ♥sweet silence♥Lv 51 decade agoFavourite answer
yeh, thats right, 4-6 months. dont worry their prolly just a little late... patience!
Source(s): or it is possible some are roosters... have any been crowing, and have very long tail feathers? that'd b a boy... - CluckyLv 51 decade ago
Chickens will start laying eggs between 6 and 8 months depending on the breed.
Hope this helps!
Source(s): Been raising chickens for 13 years. Current owner of 15 chickens. - murigeniiLv 61 decade ago
The earliest they will start to lay is 5 months, but usually by 7 months. But, it also depends on the time of year. If they are reaching that age in the late fall or winter you may not see any eggs until spring.
- ★-Khoa-★Lv 41 decade ago
Chicken start laying eggs when they are 20 weeks old or 5 month old.
Source(s): Use to own chickens. - SybilLv 61 decade ago
It could depend on the breed of the chicken, Some of mine were a bit later than 20 weeks.
