Barnevelders not laying

[mgard99]

I have 3 nine month old Barnevelders. Any thoughts on why they are not laying yet? One of them did lay for a short time at the end of summer. But nothing since October. Doesn't seem like they went through a molt. My Barred Rocks are just finishing a molt and are starting to lay again.

 

[turtlebird]

are you supplementing with artificial lighting?

 

[Happy Chooks]

The one that was laying may be going through a mini molt. I don't have Barnevelders, but am planning on getting some, and from what I understand it takes a while for them to begin laying.

I'm searching for the barnevelder thread, when I find it I'll add it here for you.

ETA: here it is
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=129430

 

[Vanessabuffsnsilkies]

My Barnevelders quit laying as well. My Delaware, Australorp and Cochin are laying. A light comes on in their coop at 3am every morning too. Must be a Barnevelder thing...

 

[hazelk]

Could someone tell me why my 8 month old barnavelders have never laid or could they be eating there own eggs

 

[Happy Chooks]

Could someone tell me why my 8 month old barnavelders have never laid or could they be eating there own eggs

Barnevelders are slow to mature. They should start laying any time now.