How long until broken broody starts laying again

[Ropi]

I have this first time layer Ivy. I keep my flock free range and she ended up laying 16 eggs somewhere and i found it after she went missing and followed her to the nest and confiscated all of them and brought her home. She is broken and moved on. How long until i start getting anxious about lost eggs again?

Oh. First post. Been visiting and using for a year now. Started with 6 hens and a rooster December 2018. Now doing 1 rooster, 12 hens, 10 pullets, 2 cockerels. Happy to be a member

 

[Pennys Mama]

Hi, glad you're here!
Welcome to the family!
I have a soft spot for broody hens, I would've just let her keep her clutch.
I absolutely love seeing a Mama hen & her little'uns running around!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Broodiness cycles vary, so keeping an eye on her is likely the best way to guage the duration of her broody cycle.

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[DiYMama540]

Hope your broody girl gets back to laying soon! Sounds like she's on strike... babies or bust!
Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining our flock!

 

[N F C]

What breed(s) of chickens are you raising? It would be nice to see a picture, if you'd care to share!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Going broody is hormonal driven and it takes a while for those hormones to calm down for her to start laying again. Each bird is different however in a few weeks she may start back up, possiblely waiting until spring. Chickens keep you guessing!

Good luck and welcome to our community!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
She may not start up again until the days start to lengthen. She has two strikes against her for laying: excess hormones and very short days.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Jraba1315]

I have this first time layer Ivy. I keep my flock free range and she ended up laying 16 eggs somewhere and i found it after she went missing and followed her to the nest and confiscated all of them and brought her home. She is broken and moved on. How long until i start getting anxious about lost eggs again?

She will likely not start laying for a while, for reasons stated in previous responses. Are you worried about ivy in particular hiding eggs again or just any hen from your flock?