First Egg 3 weeks ago....Nothing Since!

[spowell]

My silkie laid her first egg 3 weeks ago and nothing since. Is this normal? All my hens, up until this new group of White Silkies, were laying when I got them. So I didn't know if this is the norm.

Thanks

 

[JodyJo]

have you searched for a hidden nest....? I found 6 one day outside the coop, hidden! Go on a hunt!

 

[spowell]

I would love to go on an egg hunt, but I can't let them out. She and her group of hen friends must stay secure in their coop because the fox and raccoons think they are tasty morsels Thanks though.

 

[aggie9296]

check for a hidden nest in the coop, under something, in the shavings, on the floor. they can be pretty sneaky. 3 weeks is a long time to skip between eggs.

also, make sure no one is eating them. sometimes all you find is a little egg residue and a tiny speck of shell.

 

[spowell]

Thanks...I will check everything again tomrrow.

 

[spowell]

Well, I took everything apart today..... no eggs or signs of eaten eggs. I guess she will grace me with another egg when she gets good and ready!!! Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[brghtii]

I have an easter egger doing that. It is maddening. Hope she lays more soon.