How Long Does It Take For Chickens To Start Laying Eggs?

Question

I Have Rhode Isand Reds And Black Estropolis(Mite Be Wrong Spelling)! How Long Does It Take For Them Too Start?

Answer 1

Rhode Island Red and Black Australorps (The Black Australorp breed was developed in Australia from the English breed called Orpingtons) and other breeds of chicken usually start laying eggs at approximately five to six months of age. Standard size chickens that are going to be for eggs should be fed a commercial grower ration with around 15% protein as soon as they are completely feathered out. Studies have shown that hens that are raised in this way grow slower and develop slower. This seems very backwards, however hens raised in this way develop their internal laying structures better, and will actually lay considerably more eggs over their lifetimes, than hens raised on higher protein and grown faster. Provide them with both oyster shell and granite grit when they reach 4 month old at a minimum.

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Answer 2

They should start laying at around 8 months. Both Rhode Island reds and australorps are wonderful pets and great layers. They yeild pretty much about an egg everyday, sometimes two a day. You made a wonderful choice, I've had the pleasure of owning both breeds and they are just a lovely breed.

Answer 3

Usually every spring, I get baby RRRs. The next spring, they are laying eggs. They may lay eggs in late summer or early fall of the same year I get them, depending on how fast they grew and if the weather permits for them to lay.
They're prime is in their first and second year.

Oh and uh...I'm not sure what kind of chicken you're talking about...but...Australorps is the only thing I can think of that's even close to what you said. (And yet it still doesn't look right xD)

Hope I helped?

Answer 4

They usually start laying at around 20 to 22 weeks of age.

Answer 5

Black Australorp Egg