When will they lay eggs?

[ucso849]

I am new to laying hens. we have raised meat chickens for 4-h, and have decided to try our hand with laying chickens. We bought a Rhode Island Red and two black australorp. The guy told us they were laying when we bought them. It's been a week and no eggs. I know there can be a chance they will stop laying when moved. We put them n a large dog cage and drove them home.( about 2 miles from the farm we bought them). They have a large coop with a large yard for them to move around. They have been eating and drinking great since day one. They seem to be on a routine. They r up and moving about sun up and roost about 8 pm. They seem comfortable and even cackle when we talk to them. Any suggestions? Also I have put a golf ball n each nesting box ( there is four nesting boxes). Any suggestions would be great.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

I depends how the hens handled the stress from the move. It could take a few weeks for them to get back into production, or a few more days. Hopefully they won't make you wait too much longer!

 

[mstricer]

Yeah what Sumi said LOL

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

Sounds like you've done everything you can, Welcome to the site!

 

[chixaregreat41]

If he said there ready to lay they are only 18- 20 weeks old

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and a belated

! Pleased you joined us!

 

[ucso849]

They have been producing !

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!