Mayans not laying

[sandreca]

Help the guy I bought my Maran from told me they were 8 months old one maybe but the rest were the size of my four month pulleys ! I also bought Easter eggers from him and I'm sure they are laying a cream coloured egg! My comets barred rocks are five mines and laying why aren't my Marans help!

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

Your Marans may still be adjusting to their new environment. Sometimes the stress of moving and adjusting to a new home can stop a bird from laying for awhile. Or, perhaps they are not as old as the previous owner thought? Or, it is possible that if they do not have enough sunlight (12-14 hours per day) they may stop or significantly slow down with their laying as well. In addition, are you sure they are all pullets? Good luck!

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

Marans or at least mine were about 8 to 9 months old before producing any eggs and moving them can cause stress

 

[sandreca]

Thanks so much for your help !

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. I think you need to take the seller's comments with a grain of salt - not too sure he knows what he has/ how old etc. Also different breeds don't all start laying at the same age.

 

[N F C]

Good morning and

As the other's have said, some breeds take longer to lay than others and moving to a new environment is stressful to birds which can delay laying. The EE laying cream colored eggs isn't really unusual, they are known for laying anything from cream colored to pinkish to greenish-blue.

I hope you're enjoying your birds and you see some Maran eggs soon!

 

[sandreca]

Thanks y'all I love my girls and am over excited for the deep chocolate eggs

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC.