Hello, I'm Travis

[tsulisky]

Hi,I'm new to BYC . I have a question, I was given some young chickens was laying before I got them, I've had a week, but no eggs yet . What could be the problem?

 

[sourland]

There are several factors that caused them to stop laying. First of all chickens hate change the move to a new environment with a possible change in feed is the major factor in causing them to stop laying. Short day length decreases egg production - once the day length increases they will start to lay again.

 

[RodNTN]

I am glad you joined us Travis! You have been given some great advice by @sourland so I'll just say thanks for joining us and best wishes!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I too agree with sour that the change could have upset them and caused the egg laying to stop. The shorter days sure does have an affect also, right now my egg count is pretty low.

Wishing you the very best of luck with your new chickens. Enjoy your time here on BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[tsulisky]

Thanks for the advice.I'm glad to be part of the flock

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Travis

Welcome!

Congratulations on your new feathered friends. I agree with the others; give them time to settle and they should start laying for you, especially when the daylight hours increase.

I hope you enjoy BYC. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

Welcome to BYC from Maine, Travis!

Defiantly X2 on what Sour said.Stress.Hope your little ones lay soon.
Best wishes to you and Yours.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Travis, and ! Pleased you joined our flock!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[mustangrooster]

Welcome to BYC, Travis! Enjoy your time here and be sure to make yourself comfortable