/ Register

  1. If this is your first time on BYC, we suggest you start with one of these three options:
    Raising Chickens Chicken Coops Join BYC
    Not a member yet? join BYC here & then introduce yourself in our community forum here.

Mcallaway

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by mcallaway, Oct 2, 2014.

Most Liked Posts
Page 1 of 2
  1. Oct 2, 2014 #1
    mcallaway

    mcallaway Hatching

    3
    0
    9
    Oct 1, 2014
    New to this site. I have four hens and so far only one has started to lay but after a week she stopped for a day. Is that normal?
     
  2. Oct 2, 2014 #2
    Kelsie2290

    Kelsie2290 Free Ranging Premium Member

    36,683
    4,756
    566
    Feb 18, 2011
    Ohio
    Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! Yes, it is normal, new layers can be pretty sporadic in their laying, but even really really good commercial breeds will not lay every single day even when they are at their best, they will still take a day off here and there.
     
  3. Oct 2, 2014 #3
    TwoCrows

    TwoCrows Bird is the Word Staff Member Premium Member 7 Years

    34,802
    18,547
    1,042
    Mar 21, 2011
    New Mexico, USA
    My Coop
    Hello there and welcome to BYC! [​IMG]

    Kelsie X2 New layers are still getting their egg machines in gear and takes them awhile to get everything functioning properly. And not all chickens lay every day. I have some that lay daily, some every other day and some only a couple times a week. Every bird and breed is different.

    Enjoy your flock and welcome to ours!
     
    1 person likes this.
  4. Oct 2, 2014 #4
    liz9910

    liz9910 Crowing

    12,404
    515
    338
    Apr 8, 2012
    Northern California
    [​IMG] x3
     
  5. Oct 2, 2014 #5
    BantamLover21

    BantamLover21 Crowing 5 Years

    23,660
    1,455
    406
    Jul 24, 2013
    [​IMG] Glad you joined us!

    X3 on Kelsie's advice. Good luck with your hens!
     
  6. Oct 2, 2014 #6
    Wyandottes7

    Wyandottes7 Crowing 5 Years

    20,585
    1,233
    401
    Jul 24, 2013
    Welcome to BYC! [​IMG]We're glad to have you.

    Kelsie's given you some good advice.
     
  7. Oct 2, 2014 #7
    Mountain Peeps

    Mountain Peeps Change is inevitable, like the seasons Premium Member

    28,424
    5,046
    626
    Apr 23, 2014
    Colorado
    My Coop
    Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.
     
  8. Oct 2, 2014 #8
    Michael OShay

    Michael OShay Crowing

    25,581
    2,227
    438
    May 14, 2014
    Montana
    Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. You've received some good advice from Kelsie2290 and TwoCrows. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. What kind of hens do you have?
     
  9. Oct 2, 2014 #9
    mcallaway

    mcallaway Hatching

    3
    0
    9
    Oct 1, 2014
    She laid an egg today. Can't wait till the other three start to lay. They are the same age so hope they will start to lay soon. They are fun to watch.
     
  10. Oct 2, 2014 #10
    Kelsie2290

    Kelsie2290 Free Ranging Premium Member

    36,683
    4,756
    566
    Feb 18, 2011
    Ohio
    Congratulations on another egg! :ya Hope the other girls start up soon!
     
Page 1 of 2

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by: