2 year old Orpington hasn't laid in 6-8 months

[Jeni in FL]

I take it there was nothing untoward at that time. Have you checked again recently. It takes a while for a mass to build up with internal laying..... it can go on for months and during moult when they stop ovulating, often some of the swelling can dissipate. Usually things are pretty bad by the time it becomes noticeable.

I just checked her to make sure and she feels good with no swelling noticed.

 

[Jeni in FL]

Are you absolutely positive she hasn't laid any eggs? Can you tell the eggs apart? There are many reasons a hen might not lay, stuff like a damaged ovary, disease, and not enough protein to name a few.

If you are feeding a layer that is 16% protein switching to a higher protein ration can sometimes jump start the system as it takes a lot of protein to make new feathers and to make eggs. When I switched to an All Flock ration a few years ago my production picked up and a 8 year old hen suddenly started laying sporadically again, so she could be deficient.

What all flock feed are you using?

 

[Welshies]

What all flock feed are you using?

OP, this might be slightly off topic, but this may help you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/why-you-should-stop-feeding-layer-feed-now.73535/

 

[Jeni in FL]

OP, this might be slightly off topic, but this may help you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/why-you-should-stop-feeding-layer-feed-now.73535/

Thank you

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What all flock feed are you using?

Mine is a regional brand here in the Midwest called Sprout. I believe Purina makes a flock raiser that many people use.