Rhode Island Red Thread!

[daxigait]

I am a newbie, but from what I understand there are several things that can affect laying. First, the shorter days also feed are they getting a good layer mix and oyster shell, how much space they have, stress, molting, and other things. You also from what I have read have too many roosters since one can service ten hens. If you free range they can have hidden nests. Hopefully an old timer can help you more than I can.

 

[daxigait]

Age?

 

[slordaz]

age would help. for the first couple of months it's hit and miss on laying as they get the kicks worked out, if they are new layers.

 

[karl69]

They are 7 month's old, Ithink iit's the shorter day and cold temperatures.

 

[slordaz]

it's probably a mixture of new to laying and temps then Karl, I wouldn't worry about it to much

 

[karl69]

I'mggonna try and give them a couple extra hr of daylight and see were that gets me.

 

[slordaz]

gl Karl, I am probably gonna be gone most of this week, out of town trip then lock down on first incubator hatch

 

[sandesnow]

Patiently waiting for their first eggs... 26 weeks...

 

[Zackman23434]

Patiently waiting for their first eggs... 26 weeks...

My McMurray production reds are almost identical to yours! Mine are 20 weeks and have full red comb and wattles. Any time now I think.

 

[daskhan]

Kfcs new bucket of chicken lol this is my Henry getting a leg soak