I fourth the response you need patience and a good quality laying pellet. I use a pellet that is 15% protein, most scratch is around 7-9% protein. I have also noticed that anything new stresses them and they don't lay very well for a couple of days. I also discovered not all laying pellets are the same. I bought a bag from a different source and production has dropped. so find a good one and stick with it. God Bless and good luck
