19 weeks and still no eggs....

[welovechickens]

My hens didn't start laying until they were all 21 weeks (see breeds in my siggy)

 

[Uppity Peon]

I got my first eggs today!!!!

 

[Chicky Tocks]

/me runs for the cayenne pepper stash!!!


Congratulations!!!

 

[usschicago1]

Mine are 24 weeks and no eggs I am exremly mad

 

[bantieboy]

My RIR hens are 25 weeks and i have 30 and only get 3 eggs. Well tomm starts the cayenne lol.

 

[XilverAngel]

congrats on the eggs!!!! Mine are 21 weeks and still nothing, not even a squat!!

 

[Plain Old Dee]

I've never heard of the cayenne pepper thing? What's it supposed to do?

I had some chickens eat my ornamental peppers one time. They sure squawked when they pooped, but it sure made the eggs taste good!

 

[hangin'witthepeeps]

I have some 28 week old mixed breed chickens and still no eggs. I have a big tub of cayenne pepper flakes, can't wait to get home and try it. Thanks!!!

 

[cybercat]

Another old wise tale. Better off increaseing protien to induce laying. That is sure fire as most layer feed is too low in protien. For the larger duel purpose breeds 18% or better is recomened for them not 16% protien like many layer feeds are now days. Mine started laying at 20 weeks BUT I have some that will be laying later which is normal. Many of the heritage breeds will lay later than many smaller hatchery breeds. They will also lay longer thru the years than be done in 2 years. So do not worry if your chickens take awhile to get with the program for they will out lay in the long run those that lay early and alot.

 

[chickensducks&agoose]

I cayenned mine last week, and my 14 pullets (26 weeks!) are still NOT laying..