Not having consistent laying from my pullet hens??

[SeaAggieShelby15]

We have 6 breeds of hens and we never have a consistent laying pattern from them, except the 3 Americanas and the 1 Salmon Favorelle (Sammy). At least we believe it's her egg, simply because it is the only mauve egg that is laid every day and has the same shape. We have Delawares, Speckled Sussex, Dominiques, and Buff Orpingtons. Out of 16 hens on average I would say we get 9-11 eggs a day. I was curious as to why?

Thanks for your help egg eggperts!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome aboard!

Have you seen this article yet?
Why are my hens not laying?

What exactly do you feed your flock and how old are they?
Are any molting right now?

 

[SeaAggieShelby15]

We feed them Purina Organic feed and oyster shells, along with their own egg shells we bake at 300 for 10 minutes. Also every few days we give them organic kale, spinach, salad mix, or half a pumpkin, spaghetti squash also their water had Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.

 

[SeaAggieShelby15]

Also they are not mooting, but we in fact got 16/16 eggs today. Just wondering why some do not lay. Some days we will get 9/16.

 

[RUNuts]

Why are you expecting 16/16 daily?

With my pullets, only the Leghorns are predicted to lay daily and only for their first year. The RIR and Barred Rocks are predicted to lay 3-5 per week. So I'll expect 8 white egg from the Leghorns daily in the spring and 6-ish from the 10 brown egg layers.

Also, mine are 5 months old and just started laying 2 weeks ago. How old are yours and how long have they been laying?

 

[SeaAggieShelby15]

I do not expect anything, was just wanting to know what to expect really... also we have had them since April 21. I don't want to sound like I want egg machines. They are our pets over anything.

 

[SeaAggieShelby15]

Also, may I ask what you feed your pullets?

 

[BYC-user-452147]

How old are they? It is very common for hens just starting to lay to lay on an erratic pattern. After time they will lay more consistently and on a more rythematic pattern.

 

[SeaAggieShelby15]

Sure, we have 6 breeds, and we got them April 21 2017. 4 Speckled Sussex, 3 Delaware, 3 Easter Eggers, 2 Dominique, 1 Salmon Favorelle, 3 Buff Orpington

 

[SeaAggieShelby15]

My flock of hens.