[AndynJ]

That's a good point I had never thought like that, mine never lay at 8 weeks more like 16 weeks at least,


It is unheard of for a chicken to lay at eight weeks old as they are no where near developed at that age.


16 weeks is a good young age for a bird to come into lay.  18-20 is more normal, and with a traditional breed, no longer bred for egg production but for poultry showing then 30 or 35 weeks or even longer before laying is not unusual.

Thanks for that at least that makes me feel a bit better

[Stereo]

Maybe there is a market for disposable electric hen covers?