No longer laying

[HilaryAkin]

I have a 23 week old Olive Egger that laid 2 beautiful olive colored eggs a couple weeks ago but since then, nothing. I’ve read that can be normal but is 2-3 weeks since laying their first eggs really okay, im concerned. She seems healthy otherwise.

 

[crazychickenman007]

Do they free range?

 

[HilaryAkin]

Do they free range?

They don’t due to living in the woods with a lot of predators. They do have a 400
Sq ft chicken run though. I have looked all over the run for a hiding spot but don’t see one with eggs.

 

[crazychickenman007]

They don’t due to living in the woods with a lot of predators. They do have a 400
Sq ft chicken run though. I have looked all over the run for a hiding spot but don’t see one with eggs.

Well that’s what I was going to suggest. I’m not sure then… hope you figure it out!

 

[New Chicken Mamma]

Well that’s what I was going to suggest. I’m not sure then… hope you figure it out!

I hope someone answers, I have 7 hens that haven't laid in about a month. I separated three of them and we rush out when on very rare occasion we hear the egg song, but nothing.

 

[crazychickenman007]

The only other thing I can think of is what type of feed are they on and how often are you giving treats? If you’re giving treats too much they won’t get the proper nutrition. Also do they have oyster shells out?

 

[Happy hen lover]

I have some hens that are taking a break too! Maybe heat or shorter days? As long as they are healthy and act( eat and drink) normal and combs are good color they'll pick back up. Sometimes newbies do egg song and don't lay.