Abnormal/Inconsistent Layer - Should I be Worried?

[UneggspectedChickenLady]

I’m stumped by my girl’s laying and want to ensure there isn’t anything I should be doing differently or watch out for… Miss Angel is a 15 month old Silked White Easter Egger. She has this cycle of laying for about 2 weeks then stops for a few months. This morning she laid two fully formed eggs with hard shells this morning. Is this unpredictability and start/stop ok for her (while maybe not normal)? She gets good quality feed, fermented food, a little augmentation with Avian Health Shake bc of our crossbeak’s mash that everyone enjoys, Black Soldier Fly Larvae and occasional healthy treats (veggies). Any thoughts and/or advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[Mrs. K]

You really cannot do much about how a chicken lays. It has driven keepers nuts for years. It is mostly genetic.

 

[UneggspectedChickenLady]

You really cannot do much about how a chicken lays. It has driven keepers nuts for years. It is mostly genetic.

I really don’t care if she’s inconsistent or doesn’t lay at all - I just want to ensure this isn’t indicative of an underlying problem I should be aware of/ready to help with.

 

[Mrs. K]

I don't think you really can do much. It is a glitch in her egg laying, and if the rest of your birds are laying on the same diet, well you are meeting their needs.

I would not be surprised, if she did not live a long time, but then again she might. There is also the possibility, that all of a sudden she might start laying more consistently. One never knows, but I don't think there is much you can do for her health and nothing you can do for her laying.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I agree with @Mrs. K . As long as she is chickening normally, just love her and enjoy her every day. That's all you can do!

 

[UneggspectedChickenLady]

I agree with @Mrs. K . As long as she is chickening normally, just love her and enjoy her every day. That's all you can do!

Thank you - I’m happy to just love her and watch her be an otherwise healthy chicken.