ISA Brown not laying

[Barbara Q Dad]

I'm new, bought an isa brown layer (Barbara Q) this weekend. I have coop (8×16) with nesting boxes & run, coop is equipped with light on timer for 16hrs of light daily. Using same brand layer feed as hatchery. No eggs yet. I understand sometimes there a month delay after moving them before egg production resumes. Should I purchase additional layers? Thought starting slow with one bird would be best.

 

[hahmmy]

How long have you had her? I myself have had so much trouble integrating burds in to a flock (when the did not start out together) that i would quick go get a couple more! Prob wont change her laying but they woul get slong best if shes not been alone a long time.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Chickens are flock animals, and do poorly when they are alone. I would recommend getting 2-3 more layers soon so that she has some company. Adjusting to a new environment takes time, so it may take her a while to start laying. How old is she?

 

[Barbara Q Dad]

How long have you had her? I myself have had so much trouble integrating burds in to a flock (when the did not start out together) that i would quick go get a couple more! Prob wont change her laying but they woul get slong best if shes not been alone a long time.

How long have you had her? I myself have had so much trouble integrating burds in to a flock (when the did not start out together) that i would quick go get a couple more! Prob wont change her laying but they woul get slong best if shes not been alone a long time.[/QUOT. I'll pick up a few more today, I've only had her 2 days

 

[Barbara Q Dad]

I'll pick up a few more today. She is 27 weeks old. Thank you for the advise

 

[mymilliefleur]

I'll pick up a few more today. She is 27 weeks old. Thank you for the advise

ISA Browns are good layers, I'm sure you'll start getting eggs from her in no time.

 

[Barbara Q Dad]

Will buy a few more layers and cross my fingers, I mean feathers.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to the adventure! As noted, she will be happier with a friend or two (you'll soon master chicken math, lol) and production will resume once she had settled in a bit.

 

[Barbara Q Dad]

Fyi, when I got home from work yesterday, I got my first egg.