Pullet question

[Amychix]

i have a pullet born in November 2016. Her sister stated laying in June. Nothing from her yet? When do I become concerned? I'm in Minnesota and days are getting shorter. And suggestions?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

What breed? Photo? Free ranged or confined? Have you examined pelvic spacing, vent condition, etc to establish not laying or based just on not thinking you are getting eggs from her?

 

[Amychix]

I'll send photo, she's a Silkie. Free range. Smaller then her sister.

 

[chickens really]

Is it a Rooster?.....

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC!!

i have a pullet born in November 2016.

She would be a called a hen now.....unless it's a cockbird.

Yes, pics please.

 

[BirdHead]

Could be alternatively laying eggs, I had a couple times where four hens only laid three a day so two were laying seperate days, but it's back to four a day again.

 

[Amychix]

What breed? Photo? Free ranged or confined? Have you examined pelvic spacing, vent condition, etc to establish not laying or based just on not thinking you are getting eggs from her?

 

[Amychix]

I don't believe it's a rooster. Very docile. Plus I do have a hen and this one hasn't tried any funny business with her so I am fairly sure it's a hen

 

[BirdHead]

It is a hen, roosters have more prominent tail feathers.

Those are polish, not very sure how good of layers they are but to my knowledge they aren't egg layers (or put into that class) more of a ornamental breed but I'm sure they should lay decently, should still get one every 25-30 hours.

 

[BirdHead]

It could be shortening of days, as well as other factors such as getting enough food and water, if she has worms then needs dewormer, but she should be laying at this age..