My chickens won't lay eggs. HELP!

[Chicken_Girl07]

My chickens turned 18 weeks about a week and a half ago we set out a nesting box to start. My chickens will go in but they won't lay an egg. I don't know if maybe they are too young or if I am doing something wrong. Help please.

 

[sourland]

They are too young.

 

[Kiki]

What do you feed them?
Pictures of a few of them please.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

My chickens turned 18 weeks about a week and a half ago we set out a nesting box to start. My chickens will go in but they won't lay an egg. I don't know if maybe they are too young or if I am doing something wrong. Help please.

18 weeks is too young. I would even consider 20-22 early for most breeds.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Patience is key.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I feed them a mix of food that includes dry corn, seeds, and regular chicken feed.

The extra fatty seeds aren’t good for production or health when they aren’t just treats. The birds will pick through the food and become malnourished.
What is the amount of corn/seeds to food?

 

[Chicken_Girl07]

Oh ok thank you this is my first time raising chickens and I'm still trying to figure out the time.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Oh ok thank you this is my first time raising chickens and I'm still trying to figure out the time.

It’s ok.
Just keep in mind that corn/seeds are treats, and too much will disrupt laying and health.

 

[Chicken_Girl07]

I feed them a half a cup of seed and 2 cups of dried corn and regular chicken feed

 

[NorthwesternOntarioHobby]

My chickens turned 18 weeks about a week and a half ago we set out a nesting box to start. My chickens will go in but they won't lay an egg. I don't know if maybe they are too young or if I am doing something wrong. Help please.

Increase the protein content of your feed to 18%
Wait until they are 6/7 months old.
Ensure they are adequately heated if you experience snow / cold temps.