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Year old hens not laying eggs

post #1 of 6
4/13/12 at 10:23pm
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Hello,

I can't seem to find an answer. 

Last April 11th 2011, I bought a 3 day old Silkie and a 5 day old EE. I hand raised both and later, I bought three six month old hens of various breeds. These last three have all started laying eggs. They started last fall. However, the two that I raised from chicks have shown no signs of laying eggs. 

They never go into the nesting boxes (I have a golden Silkie that has been laying since November and she is broody). They are not showing signs of wanting to lay eggs. 

I just can not figure out why they are not laying. I am beginning to think I raised some spoiled girls. LOL

Anyone have and idea why this is? 

 

Thanks

Owned by 5 dogs (Boxer/Rotti mix, Two Pugs, Pitbull and American Bulldog)  and now 5 chickens , Easter Egger, One black Silkie and One Golden Silkie, Australorp and  Wyandotte 

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Owned by 5 dogs (Boxer/Rotti mix, Two Pugs, Pitbull and American Bulldog)  and now 5 chickens , Easter Egger, One black Silkie and One Golden Silkie, Australorp and  Wyandotte 

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post #2 of 6
4/13/12 at 11:06pm

Do they 'squat' yet? Its a kind of submissive stance with their wings up and chest down showing that they are 'ready'. Maybe they are going to molt? Not enough light?

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post #3 of 6
4/13/12 at 11:15pm
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No they are not squatting. My others are. No molt either. I guess there is enough light. I don't have one in the coop, but that hasn't stopped the other three. I understood that they start laying at 6 to 8 months, so not sure what is going on. They are healthy, no problems there. They get the same food that the other ones do. Plus, I let them out in the yard to romp around in the grass. 

Here is the pic of both of them

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Owned by 5 dogs (Boxer/Rotti mix, Two Pugs, Pitbull and American Bulldog)  and now 5 chickens , Easter Egger, One black Silkie and One Golden Silkie, Australorp and  Wyandotte 

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Owned by 5 dogs (Boxer/Rotti mix, Two Pugs, Pitbull and American Bulldog)  and now 5 chickens , Easter Egger, One black Silkie and One Golden Silkie, Australorp and  Wyandotte 

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post #4 of 6
4/14/12 at 7:01am

Could they be laying when out on their romps?  I see you have a second silkie, could they both be laying?  Silkies aren't know as layers. 

I don't get better with age, only more confused(ing).

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I don't get better with age, only more confused(ing).

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post #5 of 6
4/14/12 at 8:41am

Sound like late developers to me. Good looking girls.

 

 

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post #6 of 6
4/14/12 at 9:39am
Hmm, the saddle feathers look right but are the hackle feathers too pointed? Might be a he?

Don't know how to sex a silkie, maybe post it in the gender forum.

/Scott
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