Our first chickens, so excited! When will they start laying again?

[Pippy]

As of yesterday we are the proud new owners of three one year old EEs. They've been laying since February. I understand it will take some time to acclimate to their new surroundings before they begin laying again. About how long do you think before they start laying again? We're so excited, we keep peeking into their nesting box just in case.

A little info: they are in an A-frame chicken tractor with an enclosed roosting area up above (accessible via a pop door). I was pleased to see that they all headed up at dusk last night.

One other question: We've given them a few treats: a small tomato, carrot, and corn on the cob. They haven't touched any of it. Are they still getting used to new surroundings?

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Yay!!!! Congrats on them!

Yes, it will take a bit for them to get used to their new home. Expect eggs within a month or so.

Them not eating treats gives me concern. Are they healthy? Did you give them a look over? Are they eating their layer feed? Are they drinking?

Be sure to love on them and make them feel safe.

 

[Pippy]

Thank you! I was hoping to hear a few days before they start laying again, haha.

They appear healthy, I looked them over before buying them. I just went and checked on them and they ate the tomato but not the carrot or corn yet. Maybe they don't quite know what those are just yet. They are definitely drinking their water and their layer feed.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Thank you! I was hoping to hear a few days before they start laying again, haha.

They appear healthy, I looked them over before buying them. I just went and checked on them and they ate the tomato but not the carrot or corn yet. Maybe they don't quite know what those are just yet. They are definitely drinking their water and their layer feed.

Ok that's good. And yes, all chickens like different foods. I would try some other treats such as rice, bread, peas, grapes, etc.

Good to hear they are eating the layer feed and drinking.