chickens not laying
chickens not layingI bought 5 hens in September, 1 Black Rock, Speckledy, Bluebell, Lohmann and a Whitestar. Three are regularly laying, the Whitestar definitely isnt. Is this normal?? She regularly sits in the laying box but I think she's just keeping warm. Any info gladly received.
Re: chickens not layingLuck of the draw sometimes, they are all laying ? but some more frequently than others ?. As long as they look healthy and have the correct food you cannot do much more.
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I think it is a matter of waiting it has been a hard winter and now the days are getting a little longer all being well they should start to lay, good pellets, grit and plenty of fresh water, somewhere cosy and darkish to lay their eggs is there a possibility they are laying somewhere "secret". Have they been wormed? It is normal for some to stop laying or not lay at all til the spring, they like to keep us guessing
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Welcome to the forum If it's any consolation, I have a White Star and she took quite a while to come into lay. Also as Perchy has said, they often won't lay until the days get longer. I'm sure she'll lay soon, and they'll be the prettiest white eggs you've seen in a long while Lucy x
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Re: chickens not layingIt's chickens do as chickens do, but sometimes they don't do!
If you see what I mean, like the others I'm sure she'll come good. Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
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