How to make chickens lay

[jelmer]

I have some little bantams that wern't laying because I think the bigger hens were bullying them (theres 2 of them) is this possible?
I realy want them to lay so I seperated them from the flock after two days they are still not laying what do I need to do to make them lay or do I just need some patience?

 

[fordmommy]

Patience, yes. And a light and good layer feed and plenty of fresh water. Less stress is good too.

 

[Cacklin" Hens]

exactly what the one above me said plus you need to start at the neck and squeeze them all the way down to their but, then they will lay like crazy!

JK -JUST JOKING!!!!!!!!! LOL

 

[rancher hicks]

Cacklin" Hens :

exactly what the one above me said plus you need to start at the neck and squeeze them all the way down to their but, then they will lay like crazy!

JK -JUST JOKING!!!!!!!!! LOL

I had some bantams w/ the big girls and a roo too and they still layed. They were raise together though. If all your feeding methods are squared away then it may be something else, but any kind of move, changes or stress can put them off. Give them time.​

 

[jelmer]

I noticed today that the rooster was trying to mate with the hens but they were running away. Maybe the hens are too young?