Missing Eggs

[Mmfarm119]

Might be good to keep them confined to coop and run until they get in the habit of laying in the coop nests.
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

Here's how to check pelvic bones, the increased spacing, like squatting, can happen a week or so before they actually lay.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

Thank you for your help!

 

[Mmfarm119]

Might be good to keep them confined to coop and run until they get in the habit of laying in the coop nests.
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

Here's how to check pelvic bones, the increased spacing, like squatting, can happen a week or so before they actually lay.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

I just checked pelvic bones and sure enough both ISAs have the 2 finger pelvic bones while the rest are way smaller. So now I know its the ISAs. So happy to know this trick. Thank you so much.

 

[aart]

I just checked pelvic bones and sure enough both ISAs have the 2 finger pelvic bones while the rest are way smaller. So now I know its the ISAs. So happy to know this trick. Thank you so much.

Now when you see a new pullet egg you can check butts again and probably figure who laid it.
Of course the only way to know for sure who is laying what is to stalk the nests until you catch them in the act.