Eggs

[Jan Izzy]

My 21 week old hens aren’t laying yet. When should they start

 

[aart]

When they are darn well and ready!!
What all and how exactly are you feeding?
Do you free range?
This late in the year, onset of lay can be delayed a bit due to short days.
..assuming you are in the northern hemisphere.
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
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[Ian0823]

My 21 week old hens aren’t laying yet. When should they start

Can you tell me your hens breeds ??
Lighter breeds and hybrid start laying earlier than heritage and heavy breeds

 

[Jan Izzy]

When they are darn well and ready!!
What all and how exactly are you feeding?
Do you free range?
This late in the year, onset of lay can be delayed a bit due to short days.
..assuming you are in the northern hemisphere.
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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[Jan Izzy]

I live in the beautiful mountains of wv. Starting to get pretty cold at nights. I free feed dumor crumbles for now. Am switching to pellets soon. They get oyster shells and grit. They free range 3-5 hrs a day. I call them in with treats of fruits and veggies. Some oats and mealworms. My girls seem really happy.

 

[aart]

I free feed dumor crumbles

Grower or layer or?....what are the protein and calcium percentages?

 

[Jan Izzy]

Grower or layer or?....what are the protein and calcium percentages?

Layer. My girls are 21 wks old tomorrow not sure of the protein and calcium percent. Emptied bag in to other container. I’ll check on next bag. What should it be

 

[aart]

I live in the beautiful mountains of wv.

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Layer. My girls are 21 wks old tomorrow not sure of the protein and calcium percent. Emptied bag in to other container. I’ll check on next bag. What should it be

How long have you fed the layer?
Layer is usually 16% protein.
Starting layer before they are actually laying can slow maturation, and thus onset of lay. .....coupled with the ever shortening days, might be awhile before you see eggs.

Here's some tips on what to watch for:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

 

[Jan Izzy]

Add it to your profile?..... don't forget step 4.... "Save".

How long have you fed the layer?
Layer is usually 16% protein.
Starting layer before they are actually laying can slow maturation, and thus onset of lay. .....coupled with the ever shortening days, might be awhile before you see eggs.

Here's some tips on what to watch for:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

I was feeding manna pro grower for chicks changed according to chickens for dummies book and what manna pro suggested. I will check out the article. Thanks