Hens not laying

[EggWalrus]

Leghorns dont lay eggs as offten as other chicken species black australorps too dont lay as much eggs. If they are old 20 weeks and not laying at all then somthing is wrong...

What!?!
Both breeds are Super Egg Laying Machines! Both can put out 6-7 eggs/week. If yours aren't putting out at least 5 or 6 a week, they're either sick, stressed, or starving.

 

[MorganDai]

They are free range. I hand raised them and I am positive they are 20 weeks old.

Here is a picture of one of my hens because she’s the only one who will stay still while I’m holding her

 

[MissChick@dee]

A lot of good information. Look around they may be hiding them. The heat, your feed, your nesting box, something’s taking the eggs on and on. My white LH is a laying machine. This is all part of the FUN and wonderment of raising chickens. They’ll lay you’ll learn it’s awesome!

 

[EggWalrus]

Here is a picture of one of my hens because she’s the only one who will stay still while I’m holding her

What a pretty girl! From looking at those bright red wattles and comb, she should start laying with in a month. Maybe even any day now.

 

[MorganDai]

Probably just not ready yet. No worries. Every chicken is different. My first egg came at about 5 months and the last at 11 months. If their waddles are big and red and they squat for you, eggs will be coming any day!

If you don’t mind me asking what does “squatting” typically look like ?

 

[MorganDai]

Probably just not ready yet. No worries. Every chicken is different. My first egg came at about 5 months and the last at 11 months. If their waddles are big and red and they squat for you, eggs will be coming any day!

If you don’t mind me asking what does “squatting” typically look like ?

 

[PirateGirl]

I agree with @EggWalrus if she's not laying yet, she looks very close! Keep checking for eggs.

 

[PirateGirl]

If you don’t mind me asking what does “squatting” typically look like ?

I'd recommend you do a quick YouTube search for a video. Once you see it, it can't be mistaken

 

[EggWalrus]

Layers will squat for a rooster to mount her when she feels the rooster love peck her on the back (that's if he's a gentleman, some just jump up there and go to town on her). If she is of laying age she will squat for you too if you put your hand on her back. That's if she's in the mood for love.

 

[aart]

Check her pelvic points, see link below, do it at night off roost(they're easier to 'catch')...if they are spread lock her up until she uses the nests.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.