My chickens are laying eggs, but my granddaughters chickens are not laying

[bigtchicks]

So why is it I bought six golden sex link chickens. Kept three for me and gave three to my granddaughter. Mine have started laying and hers have not. Any suggestions

 

[redsoxs]

Unsure. Did you just give them to her? Sometimes a re-homing stresses them out for a few days til they get used to their new surroundings. Beats me. You might try posting that question here https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/18/chicken-behaviors-and-egglaying for some precise advice. Good luck to you!

 

[drumstick diva]

Chickens hate change, and it can take a few weeks till they feel secure in new surroundings. They need to be kept as stress free as possible, no barking dogs, no unusual noises - like lawn mowers near them etc. No grabbing and holding on laps etc.

Once they start to settle in your granddaughter can try just sitting near them - reading or maybe listening to soft music, so they see she is not a predator. She can bring them treats now and then to earn their trust.

Is you GD raising them in similar situation like you do with yours?

 

[Cynthia12]

Sex links? Like they've said already, they don't like change, but I bet they start soon. Sex links are great layers.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Is your GD same feed regime that you are?

Hope they buck their ideas up soon.

Best wishes
Ct

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[bigtchicks]

I actually bought them at the same time and she raised hers and I have raised mine. Mine are laying and hers have not started producing eggs. Any suggestions?

 

[bigtchicks]

yes, she actually has a bigger area than I do. She actually started raising hers the same time I started mine. Did not move them after they where grown.