midnight walker 8 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 i have got 6 black rock chickens at point of lay i have had them for 4 weeks any ideas what age they start laying i am feading layers pellets and duck and goose mix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest THE BEATNICK Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 about the 22/26 week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight walker 8 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 i have got 6 black rock chickens at point of lay i have had them for 4 weeks any ideas what age they start laying i am feading layers pellets and duck and goose mix cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akton 15 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hi mate Ive also got black rocks they say they will lay between 20 - 22 weeks,Iam still waiting for mine to lay, if they dont lay soon the red tail and the harris will be getting some early xmas dinner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,254 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 It's all to do with day light hours and we don't have many of those at the mo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yokel Matt 918 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) Point of lay at around 20-22 weeks, expect a few small ones and maybe ones without shells on and just in a rubbery sack. Make sure you remove the first ones relatively promptly (once they have settled) incase they develope bad habbits like pecking them. Enjoy your hens! Edited November 14, 2008 by Local Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollands hope 1,024 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Also provide them with an minimal of 15 hours of daylight, in winter time put your lights on 1hour before sunset it doesn,t have to be a powerfull bulb 25 or 40 watt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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