my 25 week sex linked pullets are still not laying!
| Tue, Aug 23 2011 03:35pm BST 1 |
Chickenz
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They are RIR X Light Sussex and are living with 5 other hens who
are all laying yet i am still waiting, however some things on the
interent say they can start laying at 17 weeks old! They have quite
big red combs and i can fit two fingers between their pelvic bones
and still no eggs, anyone had the same problem or know how i can
encourage them to lay!
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| Fri, Sep 2 2011 10:36am BST 2 |
Cluck Cluck
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You say they are with 5 other hens who are laying, but are you sure
the eggs you get are their eggs and not the sex links?
Also, I have found that, whilst some hens may lay the odd egg
early on, the majority seem to only be laying properly by 28
weeks. I would keep an eye on them, but, as long as they seem
healthy in all other respects, I wouldn't worry just yet.
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