Many hens lay their first egg around 18 weeks of age and then lay up to an egg each day, subject to breed, environment and individual bird.
How do I get my chickens to start laying eggs?
How to Get Hens to Lay Eggs in Nest Boxes
- Provide the Right Number of Nest Boxes.
- Make the Nest Boxes Appealing.
- Collect the Eggs Regularly.
- Provide Enough Roosting Spots.
- Train Your Chickens With a "Nest Egg"
- Make the "Wrong" Places Difficult for Your Hens.
- Keep Your Hens Confined Until Mid-Morning.
Is it OK to eat chickens first eggs?
Pullet eggs are the first eggs laid by hens at about 18 weeks old. These young hens are just getting into their egg-laying groove, meaning these eggs will be noticeably smaller than the usual eggs you come across. And that's where the beauty in them lies – quite simply, they are delicious.
