New Hen Not Laying Eggs

[Stephenlrb]

Hi everyone,

I picked up a new hen about 10 days ago as I have 3 pullets and I decided I wanted to start getting eggs now rather than wait a few more months. This new hen (Swedish Flower Hen) is apparently about 1 year old and the lady who gave it to me said she lays about 2-3 times per week. I picked her up on Friday June 15th and she didn't lay an egg until 5 days later (which was to be expected with the stress of moving) However it has now been another 5 days and I have not seen another egg. I am wondering if this is normal for her to lay an egg and then not lay another one for 5+days after. Is she still stressed from the move? I made sure to have layer feed available for her as well.

 

[ChickNanny13]

I'm thinking it's the move & getting adjusted.

 

[nightowl223]

I agree. Sometimes it takes quite awhile for a hen to settle in to her new home, surroundings, flockmates, etc. Give her a little more time before you need to worry. If you want, you could give her a little extra nutrition with scrambled or boiled eggs, or plain yogurt, etc., to help kickstart her system again.

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

Yes, give her time. Everything is new to her, and chickens are creatures of habit who are easily stressed by change.