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How old are chickens when they begin to lay eggs? - Hilux - 12-17-2014
How long does it take before they start laying eggs?
RE: How old are chickens when they begin to lay eggs? - Manihot - 12-20-2014
4-5 months, during which you'll only be spending money. It will seem like forever.
RE: How old are chickens when they begin to lay eggs? - Henlus - 12-22-2014
Mine started @ 5 months. The earlier they start the smaller the eggs will be.
RE: How old are chickens when they begin to lay eggs? - Sammysf - 01-08-2015
5months
RE: How old are chickens when they begin to lay eggs? - John@ - 01-16-2015
Some can be as long as 6 months if care is not taken.
RE: How old are chickens when they begin to lay eggs? - Hilux - 01-16-2015
Thanks for your contributions.
RE: How old are chickens when they begin to lay eggs? - FarmKing - 01-20-2015
Under optimum conditions of good nutrition, ideal day length, adequate housing, and other good management practices, most layers should begin egg production at about 20-22 weeks of age.