Hen not laying?!

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fishandchix1

fishandchix1

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Jul 19, 2015
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I have 2 seven-month-old before buff Orpington hens and they haven't laid an egg until today, where one of them laid in egg sac just without the shell. I bought Oyster shells and put it in the regular feed and they eat it, but they still won't lay eggs except for today. What should I do? Is this normal?
 
Be patient. Pullets that come into lay in the fall take a while to mature. It's very normal to have shell-less eggs from first time layers, even when they are provided with calcium. Very rarely will they start laying on a regular basis. It takes time for all the parts of the egg laying system to start working together.
 
junebuggena said:
Be patient. Pullets that come into lay in the fall take a while to mature. It's very normal to have shell-less eggs from first time layers, even when they are provided with calcium. Very rarely will they start laying on a regular basis. It takes time for all the parts of the egg laying system to start working together.
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Thank you that's very reassuring! How often does it usually take?
 

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