1. Jan 10, 2011 #1
   

   TinaD Hatching

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   I have a friend that acquired 3 5-month old orpingtons back in September. He assumed they would start laying but they have not. He's feeding them laying mash and they are in a very nice backyard and coop - no dogs bothering them. Does anyone know why they wouldn't be laying??
   
   Thanks in advance.

    
3. Jan 10, 2011 #2
   

   Judy Crowing Staff Member Premium Member

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   http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/html/pnw/pnw565/http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/html/pnw/pnw565/
   
   They will most likely start in spring. Cold and short days probably prevented their starting before winter. But they will likely lay all next winter.

    
5. Jan 10, 2011 #3
   

   ryanhodapp Songster

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   does he have any extra light in the coop? Turn a light on if he has electricity.
   is he sure about the age? could they be younger?
   my orp's started laying when their comb got really red.

    

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