Comments on: When do Chickens Begin Laying Eggs and How to Support Them https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them A Return to What Matters: Time, Connection, and Peace Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:56:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: What Do Chickens Eat? A Complete Guide to Feeding Your Flock https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-3400 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:56:51 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-3400 […] In addition to their main feed, providing supplemental sources of calcium, such as oyster shells or crushed eggshells, is crucial for egg-laying hens to maintain strong eggshells and prevent calcium deficiencies. To learn how to support your egg-laying hens, check out this article. […]

]]> By: Henopause: What Happens When Your Hens Stop Laying? - City Life to Farm Life https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-3277 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:27:41 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-3277 […] of Lay (Around 5–6 months old): Most hens begin laying their first eggs between 18–24 weeks of age, depending on breed. These first eggs are often small (sometimes […]

]]> By: What Time of Day do Chickens Lay Eggs? https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-2679 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:43:48 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-2679 […] This period is known as the “point of lay.” During this time, young hens start exhibiting nesting behaviors and may lay their first egg. To learn how to support new layers, check out this article. […]

]]> By: Do Chickens Have Periods? Unpacking Egg-Laying - City Life to Farm Life https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-2645 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:15:15 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-2645 […] chickens, egg-laying begins when they reach sexual maturity, typically at about 18-20 weeks of age for […]

]]> By: Nikki https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-131 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:37:00 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-131 Learned so much from this, didn’t know there was so much you needed to do in order to raise chickens!

]]> By: Meghan https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-130 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:49:34 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-130 We have ducks and they still haven’t laid! We’ve contemplated getting some chickens too though and this will be so helpful!

]]> By: Beth Kourik https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-121 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:08:58 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-121 In reply to Scott.

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

]]> By: Beth Kourik https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-120 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:08:44 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-120 In reply to Allen Johnson.

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]]> By: Allen Johnson https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-119 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:50:50 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-119 I’ve been browsing on-line more than 3 hours lately, but
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]]> By: Scott https://citylifetofarmlife.com/when-do-chickens-begin-laying-eggs-and-how-to-support-them/#comment-107 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:31:11 +0000 https://citylifetofarmlife.com/?p=2270#comment-107 This is so helpful! So many little things that help explain what to expect for layers to start.

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