My hen's comb won't grow

[IndecisiveGardener]

So I have two hens that I got about 7 months ago. The smaller hen has grown her comb out and was laying eggs consistently (she's broody now). The bigger hen, however, still has not grow out her comb yet. I think she might have laid ONE single egg a month ago (there were two the very first day they started laying). I've read that a sign for egg laying is that the comb grows out. Is there any reason the bigger one still does not grow hers yet (and not laying eggs)?

Thanks.

I came across this thread during a search. I'm concerned about one of my girls too. She doesn't have a comb or waddle, but the others do. No one is laying yet & the one without is the biggest piggy. She chases after me for treats. My concern is she might be extra hungry because she's not developing like she should. I could be just impatient.

 

[FrostRanger]

Nah, some chickens are just extra greedy. She'll lay when she lays, some just take longer than others to mature

 

[KyCarolyn]

I came across this thread during a search. I'm concerned about one of my girls too. She doesn't have a comb or waddle, but the others do. No one is laying yet & the one without is the biggest piggy. She chases after me for treats. My concern is she might be extra hungry because she's not developing like she should. I could be just impatient.

Some breeds don't have wattles or combs, think Easter eggers. Are both the same breed? As mentioned in previous posts they will lay when they are mature. As with people, there are early and late bloomers.