New to Raising Chickens

[GrandmaOrpington]

I'm the proud mother of 6 Buff Orpington hens that are now 6+ months old. Four of them have just recently started laying. The other two, despite intensive counseling, are refusing to participate. I have a light on for two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. I think that I may be overfeeding them and wonder if that could restrict the egg laying. What do you think?

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this poultry loving community. I don't think that would cause them to not lay. Some just take a little longer to get the hang of dropping butt nuggets.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! Most of us have our feeders out 24/7 for our chickens, they don't overeat. They should start laying again in February or so.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Perhaps a new counselor?

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Post chicken recipes in the coop. That always works for me. Nah, those last two are just slower to mature. They will lay.

 

[tlcmurphy]

They will start laying when they days get longer in January or so.
Welcome to BYC! We love to see pics of your flock

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Buffs are wonderful birds! ❤ Adding light really isn't good for them, the other two probably aren't mature yet. The longer they take to lay, the better. Too many breeds that lay too early have reproductive issues. Come spring, they should all be laying well. Enjoy your birds!

 

[Jenbirdee]

welcome to BYC!!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
They are just late bloomers. Patience, Grasshopper. Patience.

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined.

Good luck with your flock!