Need some advice about one of my layers!

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The Chicken Fan

The Chicken Fan

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May 26, 2015
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One of my BR has not laid for 2 weeks. It started when she had a pale comb and was not interacting with all the other birds. I checked her for lice and mites and found nothing. Now her comb is beautiful and she is active. From what I can tell she has been eating and drinking normally but still no eggs! I give all my chickens plenty of calcium. Is she lacking something else?
 
She could be going through a molt. If she is not then chickens need 14 hours of light to lay. So you may want to add a light to your coop.
 
Yes she would you should notice her losing feathers if she is molting. Have you added any new chickens or have you changed their feed? She could be stressed out so she may not lay.
 
Skylercarr said:
Yes she would you should notice her losing feathers if she is molting. Have you added any new chickens or have you changed their feed? She could be stressed out so she may not lay.
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She's definitely not molting. Haven't changed anything. We have had some really rainy days. Could the weather have affected her somehow?
 
The Chicken Fan said:
One of my BR has not laid for 2 weeks. It started when she had a pale comb and was not interacting with all the other birds. I checked her for lice and mites and found nothing. Now her comb is beautiful and she is active. From what I can tell she has been eating and drinking normally but still no eggs! I give all my chickens plenty of calcium. Is she lacking something else?
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How old is she?
What are you feeding?
Do you free range?
 
She may be laying out in range area.
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for 2-3 days can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. They can be confined to coop 24/7 for a few days to a week, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

Are you providing oyster shells?
 
aart said:
She may be laying out in range area.
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for 2-3 days can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. They can be confined to coop 24/7 for a few days to a week, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

Are you providing oyster shells?
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In their big yard there is no area where she could lay and have privacy. I've looked before but have found no nests. I seriously doubt that any of my girls would eat her eggs. I've had some eggs that were laid on the ground, and they were not interested. I provide plenty of oyster shell 24/7.
 

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