New Chicken Not Laying

[wilderonce]

Just purchased 6 Buff Orpingtons & 2 Ameracaunas 11 days ago. All were said to be 11-12 months & laying. Got 3 eggs(2 brown, 1 green) 2nd day. Since then have had 2 more green and 1 brown. Seems 6 eggs in 11 days by 8 hens is a little light production for hens of this age. Is this normal after moving to new location? They get plenty of food & water and the coop was designed for 12+ hens. It has been pretty cool here. Could weather be contributing? Thanks for any help, advise or encouragement.

 

[ThinkingChickens]

It could be cool weather or are they starting to molt? I know my girls, which are younger and not ready to lay, are shedding a few feathers as it heats up.

 

[Bi0s]

the change has alot to do with it will take them some time to adjust and get back into there daily routine

 

[kingdr85]

It is normal for chickens to slow down the egg machine when they are moved. If the move was stressful to them they will specially take a longer time before laying again.

 

[bethandjoeync]

they may not lay for 2 or 3 weeks. when we purchased our first four girls, they were (as we were told) about a year old. and they layed the first 2 days then nothing for 2 weeks. then once they were happy in the new coop and run, then the four of them gave me 3 eggs a day! be patient, and give them lots of treats!

 

[hennyannie]

I think that they need a little more time to adjust to new home. Feeding good laying feed? Also the 2 year old hens will not lay everyday.

 

[wilderonce]

Thanks Everyone! I'm glad to hear that this is a common issue and will strive to be a little more patient with my expectations. (Not one of my strong suits!) Am really enjoying watching our new girls and planning out our new self sufficient, sustainable lifestyle.