New chicken to the flock not laying

[Stedman]

I started the daunting task of introducing one new chicken to a flock of 5. She was a started pullet and layed about 6 eggs but since then has completely stopped. They are getting along ok, the occasional pecking. Any ideas what do do or just wait it out a little longer. Also she seems perfectly normal

 

[aart]

How long have you had her?
Did she lay the 6 eggs at your place, or her old home?
Either way, not much you can do but wait.
I'd just be glad they are getting along.

 

[Redhead Rae]

I brought 3 1.5 year old hens in around Easter, they laid 4 eggs and stopped for a month.

 

[JedJackson]

Make sure she's getting plenty of food and water-- established flock members will try to block her access to feeders and waterers. Beyond that, you have to wait. The new girl is probably traumatized or at the very least, stressed out. She will lay after a while, when things calm down a bit and she feels comfortable.

 

[snow5164]

Multiple food and water stations would ensure she could get to them ... change is hard for birds (and people)