Eggs

debbie50 · #1 (**permalink**) 28-02-2009, 01:58 PM

New to keeping chickens. I have just bought three point of lay hens. When can I expect eggs? do the hens need to settle for a time?

DUSTY · #2 (**permalink**) 28-02-2009, 08:00 PM

Hi, what type of hens do you have?

Point of lay means they should come into lay soon, it could be days or a few weeks. A good sign is a very red comb.

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