3 Barred Rock Hens, same age, only 2 lay eggs. Normal or barren?

[sarabird]

I have 3 barred rock hens that hatched at the same time, 32 weeks ago. Two of them having been laying eggs steadily for about 5 weeks. In fact they both laid their first egg on the same day. The other one hasn't yet. I've also noticed that she seems smaller, and isn't social with the 2 that lay. I often find her by herself. She is also very skittish, while the other 2 are very friendly. Her wattle and comb aren't as big as the others either.

What do you think? Should I give it more time or give her up and get another hen?

 

[sourland]

I wouldn't give up just yet - she is probably just slower at maturing.

 

[sjturner79]

I have 3 barred rock hens that hatched at the same time, 32 weeks ago.  Two of them having been laying eggs steadily for about 5 weeks.  In fact they both laid their first egg on the same day.  The other one hasn't yet.  I've also noticed that she seems smaller, and isn't social with the 2 that lay.  I often find her by herself.  She is also very skittish, while the other 2 are very friendly.   Her wattle and comb aren't as big as the others either.

What do you think?  Should I give it more time or give her up and get another hen?

Give her another 3 months, sounds like she's the slow one, you might also need together a second feed dish for her so the others don't stop her getting enough food.