A little over a year old and still no eggs

[Julie roberts 1]

I have 6 black sex links and 5 australorps they are a little over a year old and still not laying I also bought 2 full grown chickens said to be great layers one a red sex link and one a barred rock out of my 13 hens only 6-8 of them lay I’ve tried different feeds I’ve tried feeding them more they get their feed,scratch,oyster shells and even scraps which they love but still not no eggs from some

 

[featheredplanets]

Do you free range? If so, are you sure they’re not laying in hidden nests? They don’t need anything more than their layers feed and oyster shells, scratch and scraps can upset the balance if overfed.

 

[cherrynberry]

Do you free range? If so, are you sure they’re not laying in hidden nests? They don’t need anything more than their layers feed and oyster shells, scratch and scraps can upset the balance if overfed.

I agree, chickens can find some nasty laying spots. I had one lay in a bush, under the porch patio, and under an old tire. They don't know better. Looks as if you are going to have to go on an Easter egg hunt...if they free range.

 

[cmom]

I agree with the others. They may have a stash of eggs somewhere.

 

[Julie roberts 1]

I agree, chickens can find some nasty laying spots. I had one lay in a bush, under the porch patio, and under an old tire. They don't know better. Looks as if you are going to have to go on an Easter egg hunt...if they free range.

They aren’t free ranged

 

[Julie roberts 1]

I agree with the others. They may have a stash of eggs somewhere.

They aren’t free ranged

 

[cherrynberry]

They aren’t free ranged

Odd...

 

[cherrynberry]

Typically they should be laying already. Is your coop very big?

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

Are they eating them?

 

[RainbowHen]

What do you feed them? What is your coop size? Where do you get their water?