Recovering broody girl

[mc3742]

I have 6 chickens and 1 had been broody for a while outside of the coop. She came home occasionally and I was finally able to catch her about 2 weeks ago. She has been back in the coop with the other girls and they have accepted her again. How long will it be until she starts laying again?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Usually they'll resume laying around 2-3 weeks, depending on her body condition and if she's molting or not.

 

[mc3742]

Usually they'll resume laying around 2-3 weeks, depending on her body condition and if she's molting or not.

No she isn't molting. She had lost a considerable amount of weight though. She is still regaining her body mass.

 

[rosemarythyme]

No she isn't molting. She had lost a considerable amount of weight though. She is still regaining her body mass.

She likely won't resume laying until she puts more weight back on.

 

[mc3742]

She likely won't resume laying until she puts more weight back on.

Thank you so much for your help.