How long after getting laying hens should they start laying again

[Haywood_jablomi]

So I got a rooster and Bought him some "laying hens". I have had them for a week now. They are happy and healthy, free ranging 24/7 in the yard free to come and go from their coop as they please. How long should it be until they start laying again after relocating? Starting to question if they were actually actively laying when I purchased them

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

As soon as the feel comfortable and safe. Generally 1 week to 1 month, if they were laying before.

 

[MARANMAN2011]

Yes if they were laying before.
But they look a little small.

 

[Haywood_jablomi]

They are actually pretty large. They seem very happy and calm. This is a picture of them in their new 12x12 nesting boxes. Just worried because I have been burned a lot buying through fb

 

[sealer39]

If they are free ranging just make sure they haven’t found a nesting site outside somewhere.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Hi. When you got them, did you confine them to the coop for a few days before letting them free range? Have you put a couple of golf balls or fake eggs in the nests so they know that is where to lay their eggs? If not, they could be laying now, just laying out anywhere they choose. Good luck and enjoy your flock!

 

[Haywood_jablomi]

If they are free ranging just make sure they haven’t found a nesting site outside somewhere.

They all sleep in the coop on the ground. No nests anywhere

 

[Haywood_jablomi]

Hi. When you got them, did you confine them to the coop for a few days before letting them free range? Have you put a couple of golf balls or fake eggs in the nests so they know that is where to lay their eggs? If not, they could be laying now, just laying out anywhere they choose. Good luck and enjoy your flock!

I brought them in the coop and the rooster showed them to stay there as he sleeps in the corner. No nests anywhere, 100% positive they have not layed any eggs

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Could just be my device, but they seem a little pale to me. Anybody else think so? What are you feeding? Do they have both oyster shell and grit available to free-feed at all times? I'm jealous, the poop board over your nesting boxes looks so new and clean!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

When you say they sleep in the coop... do you mean in the building? They don't fly up and sleep on top of the nests? Usually chickens like to roost on thd highest spot they can get to.

Edit: typo