Long Hiatus in Egg Laying

[skullgrrrl]

I have a Wheaten Marans hen from 2015's hatch that went broody in August. She hatched chicks September 1st and hasn't resumed laying. Isn't 7 months a rather long hiatus? Anyone else had a similar experience? Did yours go back to normal laying? She laid normally before the chicks, she was a great mum but I'm wondering when she'll start again. She hasn't molted lately, she's otherwise healthy.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Some breeds aren't bred for production. Marans are one of them. Some take long breaks and lay few eggs. I would expect her to start laying again soon. Most will start back up from March to May.