Hi there. We have our first chickens ever. Got them when they were 1 day old, and now they're about 22 weeks. They're not laying, and I was wondering if that's normal. They have 3 nesting boxes with shavings in their coop. We're still feeding them the grower pellets since I thought you didn't feed layer until they were actually laying. Could this be why? Any ideas or thoughts? Thanks!!
Maybe they just need longer. Only 3 of my 6 chickens are laying eggs, and they are 22 weeks and 3 days old. Do they go in the nest boxes or do they squat when you pet them?
Someone with a lot more knowledge than me will pop in sooner or later. Here's what I can share. Some breeds lay earlier than others. Mine are all 19 weeks. Only one red star is laying. I know which one is laying because her comb is bigger and much redder than the other pullets. I wouldn't worry yet. I have switched mine to layer pellets because of the one that is laying. It hasn't sped things up for the others yet!
Some of mine never laid 1 egg until 32 weeks or more. They are no different than human females. Every cycle can be unique.
Only one of my four chickens is laying, they're 23 weeks old. The one that is laying started on Friday of last week.
