yes, hard to say if it’s water or season. But, some are late to laydue to season and individuals do vary with their egg production start time. Light has a big impact on them, and whether it’s increasing or decreasing. We hatched and kept two mixed breeds in early June, and one has begun to lay...
If they are laying eggs, then they are getting enough water. It sounds like they are in the low end of consumption, but the egg laying says it’s ok.
We use a waterer with a tray in the bottom - pretty standard option available. We place it on blocks to elevate it to keep it clean. Yes, it...