Chickens not laying

[Ol Grey Mare]

Ol Grey Mare,
On average, chickens can begin to lay from 16-22 weeks at the latest. It depends on the type of chicken. But, if you suggest over 18 weeks is not a late bloomer, you are entitled to your opinion. One batch of my chickens didn't lay until 21 weeks old.

As are you - even if i is factually inaccurate.

 

[EinStein chic]

I agree. Silkies, for example, do not lay very well. they are show birds and broodies.

 

[EinStein chic]

well, every chicken is different I guess.

 

[leghorn890]

Welcome to BYC!

Depending on what breeds you have, they may not lay until 24 or 28 weeks. Hold off on the layer feed until they start squatting for you, have very red combs and faces or you see that first egg. When you pick up the layer feed, get some oyster shell for them to eat on the side if they need it.

They should be laying pretty soon. I know how hard it is to wait!!

I have 2 buff Sussex , 1 speckled Sussex, and a gold laced Wyandotte

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

 

[gander007]

So how are your chickens doing now

 

[leghorn890]

So how are your chickens doing now

Still aren't laying

 

[calichicken]

My chickens still aren't laying should i start feeding them layer pellets?? What should I do?? They're all between 18/16 weeks old

One of mine didn't start laying until they were 7 months...the other was 5 months so don't worry... unless they start crowing

 

[gander007]

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Wow have you tried a bit of laying mash in with their regular feed it could help .........

I feed my pullets a hard boiled egg several times a week one egg per 10 or less pullets and it seemed to make a difference every time till they start producing egg's them selves .......

 

[drumstick diva]

Maybe if I send good laying vibes your way - it will help.