Typical Age Range: 18-24 Weeks

Solution

Expect most standard chicken breeds to start laying eggs between 18 and 24 weeks (4.5 to 6 months) of age.

Explanation

This is the average timeframe for sexual maturity in many popular egg-laying breeds like Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks, and Australorps. The first eggs laid are often smaller than subsequent ones.

Notes

This is an average; individual birds and specific breeds can vary.