Laying after moving to new home

[Nickel-Max]

first time posting!

Just brought home a mixed flock of seven nearly 13 month old hens (Golden Comets, Black Stars, and New Hampshire Reds) and have them currently in lock down while they learn their new digs.

Question: how long does it typically take for the girls to start laying eggs after being moved to a new location? They all were laying eggs, according to the previous owner (who seemed knowledgable trustworthy).

I appreciate any feedback, advice and/or responses.

Thanks!

 

[cavemanrich]

Right now they are stressed out. Being in lockdown is a stressful experience also. ????? can you let them out into your yard.??? Things might start to mellow out quicker if the girls are feeling comfortable.. I don't know your particular circumstances , so I can only offer you general ideas.

WISHING YOU BEST AND

 

[Muffblood]

It usually takes mine about a month to lay again but that is my gamefowl hens there in lockdown with there mate. 4x4coop with 4x6 run. My big stock 2-3 weeks if my girls let her in the "pack" lol .. If the don't like her then ends up being a little longer. Hope this helps

 

[Lady of McCamley]

My RIR's, BSL, and GSL laid cross country being pulled behind in a trailer...and then continued laying in their new home....so it really depends upon the bird.

It may take a week or so for them to begin to want to lay again.

With moving new birds to another place, the important thing to watch out for is Coccidiosis which can present as listless, not interested in food, and not laying...they'll sit around sleepy and rumpled looking. If you see that, put them on Sulmet for 2 to 3 days or Corid for 5 to 7 days (you can get those at the feed store....I keep some on hand at all times).

Otherwise, if they look healthy, are active, eat/drink/poo, they will settle in and settle down to laying, likely in a week or two.

Be aware at those ages, you are coming up to Fall, and that is a normal molt time for birds. If you see what looks like a feather fight go off in the coop (loose feathers everywhere), the move might have triggered a molt which means they will be off laying for a month or two.

Last thing to do is worm them if they haven't been recently, and dust them for mites/lice with Poultry Dust. Those will drag down their immune system especially after the stress of a move.

LofMc

 

[aart]

When I brought home my first flock(adults) it was late September, the cock got in the nests the first day and told the girl 'here's the place',
and there were eggs in there the second day.
They didn't miss a beat, I use supplemental light and they laid all winter.

I'd leave them in the coop for a few days to a week to 'home' them, then let them out into the run.
If you plan on free ranging, start late in the day so they don't go far before seeing if they'll head back to the coop to roost.

 

[cavemanrich]

When I brought home my first flock(adults) it was late September, the cock got in the nests the first day and told the girl 'here's the place',
and there were eggs in there the second day.

YOUR ROOSTER MUST HAVE BEEN A DRILL SARGENT IN A PREVIOUS LIFE.

 

[aart]

Quote: It was funny, I hadn't a clue that they would do that.
Luckily, I left one of the nests as a double, or he wouldn't have fit in there.
He sat in there for a good 45 minutes making all kinds of vocalizations, never saw him in there again.
Pic of it is my avatar.
He's long gone from here, last I heard he was happily leading another flock on their range, he was a great first roo.