can you tell how old a chicken is

[palabeco]

I bought some hens from farm aution. None of them have layed any eggs. Are they too old or what?

 

[arlee453]

Could be too old or too young, or still stressed from the move/change, or it's just that time of year, etc.

Can you post some pics? I'm sure there are some chicken gurus here that could help you figure it out.

 

[palabeco]

well, they look older than the 6 mo. old I have. I brought these ones home about 4 weeks ago. I also have 3 roosters, if that could cause problems too?

 

[palabeco]

How do i post pics?

 

[arlee453]

Create an account at a photo hosting site (I use photobucket.com)

Then upload your pics there and resize for forum and then use the IMG link to paste into your post.

 

[palabeco]

 

[hatchcrazzzy]

if that is a picture oif one of them .it looks like they are molting.they will not lay much until they are done.

 

[palabeco]

Ok , thanks. I was hoping it was someting like that .

 

[Mystyk13]

My dh and I have 3 of those chickens-they are ISA Browns. One is layin galready and the other two still are not. They are around 17 weeks old. I have been told that you just have to be patient with them.....We get an egg pretty much every day from the one that is laying-a deep brown egg. Good Luck! This link might help you learn a little about them.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISA_Brown