Broken chicken

[jon1163]

I have one rooster (rhode is. red) and three hens (light brahma, americana and a silky). I've had the Am., silky and red for about a year now and they are great. The Am. and silky lay everyday like clockwork. About four months ago I bought the Brahma as a pullet and she was accepted into the flock but still isn't laying. She is huge and runs around with the others but just wont lay eggs. Is it possible for a chicken to be broken?

 

[tinydancer87]

She may not be quite old enough yet. Give her another month or two.

 

[BooBear]

Depends on the age of the pullet. Production bred chickens (Hatchery type stock) can start laying earlier than the Standard of their breed which is usually around 6 months.
I have read of some Standard bred chickens that can take up to 8 or 9 months before laying their first egg.

Maybe someone that raises Brahmas can join in and let you know the average for their hens.

 

[LindsayB]

I've heard brahmas take alittle longer to mature. Give her some more time, it may take a while. I had a barred rock that took 10 months..

 

[KYChixMama]

My Brahma hens took quite a while to begin laying - they mature slower. I'd give her some more time.