No eggs today?

[Killingwithasmile]

Today was my first full day with 8 chickens. Got them last night. When I checked this evening I didn't see any eggs. Is this normal?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

How old are they? Usually laying hens will take some time off to adjust to a new living space

 

[Ruby Rogue]

They might start laying once they get used to their new space, or they may have slowed down for the winter and you might not get any eggs until the days get longer again. Where are you located?

 

[WallyG74]

Even when I got my first chickens they were 11 months old, all laying but they took a couple days to get to laying regular.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

I agree with everything above.
And a lot of chickens don't lay everyday

 

[Killingwithasmile]

They might start laying once they get used to their new space, or they may have slowed down for the winter and you might not get any eggs until the days get longer again. Where are you located?

I'm located in Michigan

 

[Killingwithasmile]

How old are they? Usually laying hens will take some time off to adjust to a new living space

To be honest I'm not sure. Got them free from a farmer. She said they average 7 a day.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I agree with what had been said already; the stress of the move and the new home will cause the ladies to not lay right away. Did the farmer mention if they have already stopped laying for the winter?
Most chickens stop laying for the winter due to the shortened number of daylight hours.

 

[Killingwithasmile]

I agree with what had been said already; the stress of the move and the new home will cause the ladies to not lay right away. Did the farmer mention if they have already stopped laying for the winter?
Most chickens stop laying for the winter due to the shortened number of daylight hours.

She did mention they slowed down to 2 a day or so.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Like others of said they usually take time off when they move. They will start back up again eventually, no need to worry.