EE Stopped Laying - Any Ideas?

[shandiane78]

I can't figure out why my EE hen hasn't been laying. This is the 5th day with no egg. She generally lays every other day. She doesn't appear to be molting at all, and I've look around for a hidden nest. Should I be worried about her? Her behavior seems otherwise normal...

Thanks!

 

[shandiane78]

I forgot to mention her age. She's 7-8 mos old. Started laying maybe a month ago? Now 6 days and no egg. Everyone else is laying fine.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Occasionally new layers can be kind of sporadic at first. I had an EE that layed her first egg, then an egg a day for over a week, then nothing for almost 3 weeks, then she regulated. Keep a close eye on her though, also feel her vent area and see if you can feel an egg in there... good luck!!