A: On average, chickens start laying eggs at 6 months old, depending on the breed. Breeds like Australorps, Leghorns, Golden Comets and Sex Links will start laying as soon as 16-18 weeks. Larger, heavier breeds like Wyandottes, Plymouth Rocks and Orpingtons will lay anywhere from 6 to 8 months.
What are the signs that a hen will start laying?
Are your pullets ready to lay eggs? Here's how to tell:
- Chickens will be between 16-24 weeks old.
- Pullets look full grown with clean, new feathers.
- Combs and wattles have swollen and are a deep, red color.
- Bones in the hen's pelvis will begin to separate.
Can Turkens lay eggs?
Turkens lay between 120 and 180 medium/large brown-shelled eggs a year with very good food conversion. They don't generally weigh more than 8 pounds but some places use them as a meat bird. Turkens can get broody and tend to make good mothers. ... There are standard and bantam types of Turkens.
