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This would depend on the breed of chicken you have. Most breeds will start laying at about six months old, very early maturing breeds can offer their first eggs after the fifth month while others like Araucana may take up to 8 moths before the first eggs are laid. A good source of information is Hendersons chicken Breed chart for individual breed information.
What else can I help you with?
How old does a duck and a chicken start laying eggs?
Depending on the breed, they start laying around when they turn a year old.
How many weeks old is a chicken when they start laying eggs?
usually about 18-20 weeks old before they actually begin laying eggs. -<3-
Do all chickens start laying eggs at 4 months?
No, not all chickens start laying eggs at 4 months. The age at which chickens start laying eggs can vary depending on the breed and individual bird. Some chickens may start laying eggs as early as 5-6 months old, while others may not start until they are closer to 6-8 months old.
What are penguins reproduction?
Penguins reproduce by laying eggs. The female penguin typically lays one or two eggs, which are then incubated by both parents. Once the eggs hatch, the parents take turns caring for and feeding the chicks until they are old enough to fend for themselves.
How old does a chicken have to be to ley eggs?
At approx. 5 months or 20 weeks your chicken should start laying eggs.
How old do chickens need to be before they lay eggs?
Most chickens are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs and will lay eggs for about two years. Some chickens will start laying at 4.5 months, but this is rare and probably due to hormones in their feed.
How old are cockatoos when they start laying eggs?
They start laying eggs when they are about 1 year and 3 months later.
When do chickens start laying eggs?
The chick starts to form in the egg as soon as temperature and humidity are within ideal parameters. Ideal temperature for incubation is 100 degrees F and humidity is 50%. Once the hen or the egg is set the chick will start it's 21 day journey to life outside the egg.
When do hens start laying after the winter?
Most chickens (i.e. Barred Rock, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns) are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs. A mature/bright comb and waddle indicate a chicken is ready to start laying eggs. If you can fit 3 fingers between the pelvic bones, that also means they are ready to start laying eggs.
What are point of lay chickens?
These are pullets or young chickens that are raised by the hatcheries to near time to produce the first eggs. Hatcheries provide food and protection through the first three months of a chicks life so the farmer who orders them does not have to. Point of lay hens command higher prices than new chicks and are costlier to ship. Farmer who order these hens expect them to start laying eggs within a week or two of arrival at the farm.
Do emus' parents stay with them when they're born?
The father emu incubates and raises the chicks. they chicks stay with the father for 5-7 months.
How old do yellow belly turtles when they start layimg eggs?
their moms come up on land and lay eggs then their mom leaves
