2-3 year old hen and egg laying

[Alagrace]

We just took in a hen that is around 2-3 years old from a friend that couldn't keep her. Is it normal for them not to lay eggs while adjusting? I think she is a black sexlink. I can post pictures soon. I was reading that a lot of people replace their flock by 1/3 each year, or every other year. I'm a little sensitive to using my own for dinner, I can't think to butcher them myself. For those of you who replace your flock, do you eat them or give them away, and if you do, at what age?

 

[BeachMomma]

It's totally normal for them to not lay after being transferred to a new coop. Sometimes it's a few days to a few weeks before they adjust and start laying again. Just keep an eye on them and make sure there's no underlying issue like sickness or egg binding.

 

[LaurelC]

It's totally normal for them to not lay after being transferred to a new coop. Sometimes it's a few days to a few weeks before they adjust and start laying again. Just keep an eye on them and make sure there's no underlying issue like sickness or egg binding.

I got a few new chickens 2.5 weeks ago. The first one started laying after a week, and the second just laid her first egg last night, so it can certainly take a while.