My Silkies Are Not Laying??

[H-B-O]

I have 5 silkies 4 are hens but they are not laying. I have a heat lamp in there and a timer for the light i got nesting boxes but they don't lay eggs. I got them 3 weeks ago from someone named Jazmine and they were laying for her, but not me Help!!

 

[Aapomp831]

I have 5 silkies 4 are hens but they are not laying. I have a heat lamp in there and a timer for the light i got nesting boxes but they don't lay eggs. I got them 3 weeks ago from someone named Jazmine and they were laying for her, but not me Help!!

Need a LOT more info... how old are they? We do you have a heat lamp in the nesting box? Laying hens don’t need heat. It may be that they haven’t recovered from the move yet; silkies are not known for laying copious amounts of eggs. I would give it a few more weeks and let them settle into their new home. Also check for hidden nests; they may be picky and don’t like the nesting box you made and are nesting somewhere else.

 

[Chookchicken]

It can take a few weeks for Chickens to start laying again after the stress of moving. I wouldn’t be surprised if they start laying again in the next few days/weeks. The change in scenery, feed, nesting/roosting area, environment, can all be causes of stress in newly moved chickens. I would worry and just enjoy your cute new fluff balls of joy

 

[Aapomp831]

.... also, where are you located? They shouldn’t need a light right now either... that may actually be messing up their normal laying cycle, as their cycles are dictated by the length of days aka amount of sunlight

 

[H-B-O]

Need a LOT more info... how old are they? We do you have a heat lamp in the nesting box? Laying hens don’t need heat. It may be that they haven’t recovered from the move yet; silkies are not known for laying copious amounts of eggs. I would give it a few more weeks and let them settle into their new home. Also check for hidden nests; they may be picky and don’t like the nesting box you made and are nesting somewhere else.

All about a year old. I don't i have a Heat lamp in there, i also have a light, and nesting boxes. I did.

 

[H-B-O]

.... also, where are you located? They shouldn’t need a light right now either... that may actually be messing up their normal laying cycle, as their cycles are dictated by the length of days aka amount of sunlight

NH (New Hampshire)

 

[Aapomp831]

NH (New Hampshire)

You’re good, remove the light and I’m sure they’ll start laying once it gets nice and springtime weather is consistent. Good luck!

 

[H-B-O]

You’re good, remove the light and I’m sure they’ll start laying once it gets nice and springtime weather is consistent. Good luck!

Ok Thx