hi all
we bought our first set of buff orpingtons chicks (32 chicks 2wks old) 5weeks ago and also got two 1 yr old hens at the same time. The lady we bought them from said they were moulting but should still lay just not as much. 5 weeks later there are still no signs of eggs! I've read that some breeds stop laying altogether and others just slow production. but after 5 wks shouldnt they be laying? they are on a layer feed. and would adding a rooster encourage them to lay?
they still look alittle fluffy just before their tail (saddle area?) but otherwise they have nice smooth feathers everywhere.
we bought our first set of buff orpingtons chicks (32 chicks 2wks old) 5weeks ago and also got two 1 yr old hens at the same time. The lady we bought them from said they were moulting but should still lay just not as much. 5 weeks later there are still no signs of eggs! I've read that some breeds stop laying altogether and others just slow production. but after 5 wks shouldnt they be laying? they are on a layer feed. and would adding a rooster encourage them to lay?
they still look alittle fluffy just before their tail (saddle area?) but otherwise they have nice smooth feathers everywhere.
