5 eggs and than nothing

[bentech]

My 2 hens (black sexlinks and red sexlinks) have start laying eggs in the begining of the week. 5 eggs in 2 days and than no more egg for 3 days ??

Is it normal ??

 

[GitaBooks]

In some breeds this is normal, laying only 5 or so days out of the week. Your two breeds are suppose to be very productive though, so I don't think this would be the case.
Did they just begin laying? Is it extra hot out? Are they getting enough protein? Are predators stressing them? Could they have worms? Are they molting?
All of these can stop egg laying.

The number of eggs should improve soon. Best of luck!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

My 2 hens (black sexlinks and red sexlinks) have start laying eggs in the begining of the week. 5 eggs in 2 days and than no more egg for 3 days ??

Is it normal ??

This is entirely normal for new layers - their systems are just starting to get all the moving parts working together to produce eggs. Once they have had a little more time they will settle into a more regular laying pattern and you should see about 6 eggs a week from each of them.

 

[bentech]

ok thanks !!

they are free in my back yard so i thought the can lay eggs somewhere in the grass but i didn't find any.
Maby firework on tuesday night in the parc near my home have stressed them ??

anyway, i will wait and see what happen in the next fews days !!

 

[GitaBooks]

The fireworks could have scared them. They should get over it soon, though.

 

[bentech]

One egg in the coop this morning

 

[aart]

I'd keep them cooped up until mid afternoon to get them in the habit of laying in the coop nests.

Some fake egg or golf balls can help 'bait' them to lay in the nests.

 

[beckycrouch5115]

My rhode island reds laid two eggs three days ago so that's 2/8 laying. But the last two days I've only had 1 egg. They are super cute and teeny tiny! I'm new to this so I'm guessing they are just getting things figured out! Lol! They seem happy and healthy! But one is very loud today! Lol! Hope u and I get more eggs soon!! The wait is excruciating!!