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How Old Are Chickens (hens) Before They Begin To Lay Eggs?

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    Depends on the kind of chicken but we have had the same breed (black star/sex link) start at 16 weeks while another at 20 weeks.
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    Catsvsdogs 

    answered 7 months ago

    Oh, and when they start they are called "pullets" until they moult at about a year old.
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    commented 7 months ago

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