Leghorn hasn't layed in three days!

[LilJoe]

Ok so, I have two brown leghorns and recently one of them, Laverne, just stopped laying eggs! She isn't egg bound and doesn't have a broken egg in her. Is this normal or what because I thought they usually only skip 1 day. (If you want to know what happened before she stopped feel free to ask)

Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Most hens don't lay every single day. They can be regular and have what's considered a normal amount they lay during a week, but that's changeable based on many factors. So not laying for a bit and taking a break is normal for every hen.

 

[aart]

Ok so, I have two brown leghorns and recently one of them, Laverne, just stopped laying eggs! She isn't egg bound and doesn't have a broken egg in her. Is this normal or what because I thought they usually only skip 1 day. (If you want to know what happened before she stopped feel free to ask)

Thanks!

Well, yeah, knowing what 'happened before' would definitely help.
The more info the better...age, how long laying, any changes in flock and/or housing.
Many things can apply.

 

[LilJoe]

Well, she's a VERY shy chicken and I opened up the nesting box on her.
UPDATE:
She layed one or two eggs and then stopped again. Rooster stress? Laying in the spring or fall?

 

[junebuggena]

How old is she?

 

[LilJoe]

A little older than 6 months I believe, started laying a month ago.

 

[LilJoe]

Mom is thinking about killing her if she doesn't lay soon because she's just eating and taking up space!

 

[My chics]

Don't worry my chickens did that a lot when they first started laying but after a few days they started up again

 

[My chics]

Dont worry when my chickens first started laying they did that but after a few days they start laying again

 

[LilJoe]

Dont worry when my chickens first started laying they did that but after a few days they start laying again

Well, 8 you mean a few days as in a few days (1-7 or whatever) I've been waiting weeks almost a month!