Chickens not growing.

[4 Georgia Hens]

Hi guys, so I have 2 black silkies who seem not to be getting any bigger or laying. They are around 6 1/2-7 1/2 months old. They have feed, water, a clean, dry environment, and live a happy life. I don't know what to think. They're active and healthy, with no other symptoms. Is anything wrong? Thanks so much for any help!

 

[17 chickens]

Any pictures of them? how big are they? Silkies are smaller then a normal chicken and lay less eggs then a normal chicken. The winter is here and they will slow down or even stop laying due to the lack of light.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Any pictures of them? how big are they? Silkies are smaller then a normal chicken and lay less eggs then a normal chicken. The winter is here and they will slow down or even stop laying due to the lack of light.

I can't give a pic now, its night time. Maybe tomorrow. I'm aware of Silkies size, but they don't seen to be developing properly.

 

[ScottandSam]

I wouldn't think small silkies are a issue. Most of us want them to stay small.
Scott

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

I wouldn't think small silkies are a issue. Most of us want them to stay small.
Scott

I don't care about their size, but I'm worried if there're dud layers. They still have their baby peep!

 

[Mary's Backyard Chickens]

So, do you like have any pics of them?

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

So, do you like have any pics of them?

So, do you like have any pics of them?

No. It's too dark to get any now. Maybe tomorrow

 

[Mary's Backyard Chickens]

Okay.

No. It's too dark to get any now. Maybe tomorrow

 

[ScottandSam]

I don't care about their size, but I'm worried if there're dud layers. They still have their baby peep!

I personally did not get silkies for there eggs. at least not to eat. I have read that sometimes roos develop slower than hen . Or at least in big breeds. I have never heard or a young pullet developing and never laying eggs. (I don't know everything). I do know that in our hen house which we don't runs lights. Our 26 hens were laying 20ish eggs a day a month ago and now we get 6. lots of molting and the shorter days do that.
Scott

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I watched pot never boils..