7 mo old Maran not laying, goes to roost with an empty crop each night?

[Duck77]

I know 7 months old in January isn't time to panic over not getting eggs, but all her peers of the same age are laying everyday. Two nights ago as I was locking up my birds for the night, I noticed that all the crops were very full except the Maran's. It was empty. All my hens crops were big as baseballs while the Maran's crop feels like a ravioli. Last night was the same problem and I have no idea how long it has been going on. Even my bantam and my 3 mo old pullets had a much larger fill. I see the Maran out free ranging, pecking and scratching with the others all day, she eats every treat I give her, there are multiple places to get layer feed too. I am not concerned with eggs at this point, just her health. Any ideas what step I should take next? Thanks in advance!

 

[Percheron chick]

Will she gorge herself on cracked corn? I'd try that. I'd want her going to bed stuffed as well.

 

[Duck77]

I will try that!

 

[Duck77]

8 1/2 months old and still never laid an egg... What do I do with her?

 

[donrae]

Your choices are

Accept her as a nonproductive pet
Rehome her as a nonproductive pet, with full disclosure
Invite her to dinner.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Is she being kept away from the feeder? If she's really timid, the others could be keeping her from the feeder.

 

[Duck77]

No, no one is bullying her. She is actually the bully around here. She's the first one to peck smaller birds. She free ranges with the top three hens and my rooster.