How long no eggs start to worry

[djswett]

Our Sicilian Buttercup hasn't layed in about 5 days. Not worried yet, but maybe soon...? She's 9 months old and has been laying about 5 a week...
Paz.

 

[chookchick]

Is it possible that she could be going through a mini-molt? In that case you would probably see some feathers under her roosting area, and thin spots in her feathering. She may also be reacting to a change in the weather. I would not worry too much if she seems healthy--my chickens did not lay for 2 months, now most are laying well.

 

[cap1717]

My girls have all slowed down in the past week or so. . . don't know if it is stress from having added to new kids to the flock, or if they are just taking a break. . . but they have been "superachieving" for too long now. . . they probably need a break. . .

 

[supermommy]

We have slowed down alot in the last week as well! I wouldnt be to worried unless your seeing discomfort, or illness etc!

 

[djswett]

Thanks peeps. WE did add new girls to the family, but aside from the lack of eggs, she seems stoked about her new friends, and healthy and happy!