After 9.5 weeks my momma still isn't laying.

[temple1612]

When should I expect my momma hen to start laying again? It has been almost 10 weeks and she still isn't laying.

 

[rIrs roost]

How long has she turned away from the chicks?

 

[temple1612]

How long has she turned away from the chicks?

She still hangs around the chicks, but doesn't mother them that much. The chicks have been roosting with the whole flock for over a month now.

 

[rIrs roost]

I think once my hen stopped taking care of them for good it may've been a month or 2 . It takes a lot out of them when they go broody. Lets see what others say.

 

[temple1612]

I think once my hen stopped taking care of them for good it may've been a month or 2 . It takes a lot out of them when they go broody. Lets see what others say.

Hopefully, it won't be much longer. 10 weeks is a long time.

 

[rIrs roost]

Hopefully, it won't be much longer. 10 weeks is a long time.

Good luck on her laying soon. And welcome to BYC!

 

[temple1612]

Good luck on her laying soon. And welcome to BYC!

Thanks

 

[keesmom]

How old is she? Most of my broody hens molt before they start laying again.

 

[temple1612]

How old is she? Most of my broody hens molt before they start laying again.

Not 100% sure, but I would guess 2 years old. She did just finish molting. How long after that should she lay?