1st & Only Egg 2 wks Ago, None Since?

[redfordchick]

Snake in coop?

 

[MacCana]

How old is she and where did you get her?

I'd say she's about 7-8 months now? Not exactly sure except that I do know she laid an egg once already, so she must be of age. And I got her from a friend that breeds polish and polish frizzles & such. She has a variety, so I doubt it could be something genetic from inbreeding or similar? But any ideas are appreciated. It's very puzzling.

 

[MacCana]

Snake in coop?

I wouldn't be able to rule it out, but it would be very strange for a snake to reutrn everytime she lays. Their coop is a chicken tractor thats moved daily. We also have an "suburban" yard bc we live on the edge of a subdivision...so not really snake environment. I've never seen a snake in the 3 years we've lived here. But good thinking. I think it's something going on with the hen though. Because I've not seen any sign of egg eating either. Can't figure it out :/

 

[redfordchick]

I wouldn't be able to rule it out, but it would be very strange for a snake to reutrn everytime she lays. Their coop is a chicken tractor thats moved daily. We also have an "suburban" yard bc we live on the edge of a subdivision...so not really snake environment. I've never seen a snake in the 3 years we've lived here. But good thinking. I think it's something going on with the hen though. Because I've not seen any sign of egg eating either. Can't figure it out :/

Hmmm... That would drive me crazy too!

 

[MacCana]

I wish I had a camera so I could leave it on them for a day and see what goes on I check often.

Is there a possibility the first egg came too early so that's why there's such a large gap in laying?