We wanted to start keeping chickens this year so that we can have our own eggs, and raise them organically. So we took a ladies flock, 4 hens, and from what she says they are about 2 years old. When we got them fro her she said that they were all great layers. We have 3 Buff orpingtons and 1 rhode island red. We have had them for a week now, and are yet to see a single egg. We provided them with a coop with 2 roosts and 2 nesting boxes and a 3x3 fenced in yard attached. We also let them out to free range during the day. We switched them to organic pellet layer feed that has dietamtious earth and ground flax mixed in. I also have sprinkled the DE in the pine bedding and on their feathers. Keep water fresh. And the weather now should be warm enough for them. I know that it can be a bit of a shock for them to move to a new house and a new coop.. But was just wondering if anyone know what I am doing wrong to get them to lay, or how long with should take them to get settled in enough to lay. I hope I didn't buy chickens that don't lay...
