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[Dpbutler]

My wife Kim and me have one rooster and three hens not sure what kind. They have not gave me any eggs sence September. I ordered some r-island reds and other types for the spring time

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

For winter laying they need 14 hours of light, usually.

Also if they are a couple years old they may have been molting.

You can increase the protein in the feed too- that may help.

Also rule out mites/lice/worms.

 

[Dpbutler]

Thanks I think it is the Light they are not molting. When I had the R-island reds they laid all thur the winter, I ordered 6 reds , 6black giants and others. What do you know about black giants?

 

[Dpbutler]

And are black giants and black jersey giants the same breed?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Thanks I think it is the Light they are not molting. When I had the R-island reds they laid all thur the winter, I ordered 6 reds , 6black giants and others. What do you know about black giants?

Well some girls will lay all winter without light, but generally they need light.

Black Jersey Giants are Black Giants.

They looked just like my Black Australorps when I bought them from a hatchery but I didn't keep them too long. The BJGs I bought from a breeder looked different.

They take a long time, they say maybe 18 months to 2 years, to fill out is what I have read.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hi and

Some breeds will lay through the winter. I have red sex-links and they never stop laying unless they're molting.

Enjoy the site!

 

[drumstick diva]