At what age does a chicken lay eggs?

Answer 1

They can have chicks as soon as they begin to lay eggs, but only if they are fertilized whick takes a rooster if the chickens dont set on the eggs get an incubator and turn them on their sides 3 to 4 times a day.

Answer 2

Hens start to lay around 6 months depending on the breed. Different breeds start at different times. All breeds will start laying before they are 1 year old. Move them into a big pin with nesting boxes (so they can get used to them) when they are 5 months old.

Answer 3

A chick does not nurse, so it is not weaned. A chick learns to eat soon after hatching.

Answer 4

It depends on the breed. Some lay as early as 4 months.

Answer 5

Chicks leave their mother somewhere between five and seven weeks.

Answer 6

at 5-6 months

Answer 7

about 19-24 weeks