Hens still not laying...helppppp-puck...

[efxjay]

Hi ya'll,

I wrote a bit back about two 14 mos. old Red Stars we got that laid the first day we had them and have not laid since. It's been over 4 weeks. Does it take them this long to adjust to a new environment? Will they ever lay again? They got a cozy coop with all the necessities and a great area to free range during the day. They're eating their laying mash and water, and look healthy, fat and happy.

Thoughts...

 

[greenpeeps]

Are they molting?

 

[silkiechicken]

Check around, they may be hiding their eggs in the field.

 

[turtlebird]

that was my thought also, perhaps they have a secret stash of eggs somewhere in the yard!

 

[detali]

Are there snakes around? or some other thief?

 

[they'reHISchickens]

or are they egg-eating?

 

[skyblues22]

I have heard about hens doing this, it's called "egg binding", you are better off to google it to find the remedy. Hope this helps in some way.

 

[MiniBeesKnees]

I'd guess they are laying them somewhere in the yard or where they roam. It seems unlikely that all of them would get bound. I would not be surprised if snakes or some other creature was feeding on them. Have you tried locking them up for a few days to see if any produce an egg?

 

[minifarmgurl1]

my golden comet hens have also all of sudden stopped laying...im in indiana so idk wsup with these girls

 

[the4heathernsmom]

yep mine are on strike too don't know!!!!!