One of my chickens isn't laying

[waterboychuck]

I have 3 Red Star chickens all hatched on the same day. One the became of age one started laying first and then I was getting 2 eggs, one of which was very light in color while the other was a dark brown. Now for the last 3 weeks I been getting 2 eggs a day both dark brown. They all appear healthy and run to me for treats etc. One has a smaller comb than the other two but I haven't seen a lighter egg in some time. I do have a light in my coop. Any suggestions?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Have they ever all been laying at the same time?

 

[waterboychuck]

No. I've only got 2 eggs a day.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

No. I've only got 2 eggs a day.

Then it's *probably* just the same hen, who has been adding more pigment.
The one who's not laying - has she had health issues?
She may never lay. A small percentage of hens just don't. Just like some women are never able to have a baby.

 

[aart]

The light one may have been a fluke, start up glitch in the spray booth.
Some start later than others even if the same breed and age.
Or they may not all be laying daily.
Here's how to tell.....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

 

[sybonbon]

I have 3 Red Star chickens all hatched on the same day. One the became of age one started laying first and then I was getting 2 eggs, one of which was very light in color while the other was a dark brown. Now for the last 3 weeks I been getting 2 eggs a day both dark brown. They all appear healthy and run to me for treats etc. One has a smaller comb than the other two but I haven't seen a lighter egg in some time. I do have a light in my coop. Any suggestions?

If they are under a year old they don't need a light to lay. Sometimes eggs start out light and get darker once the chick's system gets in gear. Also because your chick's are mixed breed, colors can vary depending on parentage. I have had red sexlinks and their eggs were different shapes and colors.

 

[waterboychuck]

Then it's *probably* just the same hen, who has been adding more pigment.
The one who's not laying - has she had health issues?
She may never lay. A small percentage of hens just don't. Just like some women are never able to have a baby.

No health issues with any. They all come running when I have treats for them.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

No health issues with any. They all come running when I have treats for them.

Hmm. I'm not sure why she's not laying.
Molting, perhaps?

 

[waterboychuck]

Hmm. I'm not sure why she's not laying.
Molting, perhaps?

The chickens are only about 6+ months old so I don't think they are molting yet.