Hot summer and egg laying

[Lwaddle]

i received 3 chicks in May at 4 weeks old. I live in Denton, Texas and we had many 100+ days during the summer. My girls (Barnvelder, Orpington, and Easter Egger) are 6 mos old now and no eggs. Wondering if the excessive heat could slow their start of laying. I kep a fan on them and provided fresh water and frozen treats twice a day.

 

[Chick Chick McGee]

I wouldn’t think it would sometimes they slow down laying when it gets that hot. Some chickens just start laying later then others. Every chicken is unique.

 

[L1sa]

Agree, I'm in Australia and the heat sometimes stops them laying for a few days when we have excessive heat, but it has no bearing on when they started as pullets, 6 months is a pretty normal timeframe for them to start. They'll do it when they're ready.