Close to eggs?!!

[West11]

I have a RIR whose comb development is putting her sisters to shame. Should I expect eggs from her sooner than the others? They were given to me so I’m not sure their age but I’m guessing about 15 weeks?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Yes she looks close to laying or is laying.

 

[West11]

Well I’ve only had them a week. Stress of the move may still be a factor but I haven’t gotten anything from her yet.

 

[West11]

How long after a move does it take? It was an hour ride in the back of my truck.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Some take a week, some take a month or so.

 

[West11]

Some take a week, some take a month or so.

Should I give them oyster shells or wait until I get an egg first?

 

[aart]

Should I give them oyster shells or wait until I get an egg first?

Always good to have OS available in a separate container.
What all and how exactly are you feeding?

If you're free ranging, she may be laying out in range area.
Here's how to tell....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

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[West11]

They are eating layer pellets which is available to them all the time from a hanging feeder. They free range in a fenced in open field about 70x70 spotting an egg wouldn’t be a problem. I’m from Asheville N.C.

 

[aart]

She sure looks close...I'd bet she's a bit older than 15 weeks.
They can be pretty sneaky about hiding eggs.
Check her pelvic points.
I assume you have a coop with nests, put some fake eggs or golf balls in the nests to show her 'where' is 'safe'...might have to confine her there to 'force' her to use coop nests.

Glad most the rain missed y'all, my daughter lives near A'ville.

 

[West11]

Thank you! I have golf balls in their boxes and today was the first time I noticed one of them squat when I walked up to her! When checking her pelvic points what am I looking for exactly? An egg?