Rehomed hen not laying

[Sammi_0411]

Hey guys wondered if u can help so a few weeks back i rehomed brownie a BO the old owners state that she is 18 months old and stopped laying 2 months ago wen her sister died could this be stress? Anything i can do she gets plenty light free range calcium etc with me but then part me thinks she may be older need ur expertise....TIA... shes very wet in first pic after playing in rain then sulking about it
Sam xx

 

[PirateGirl]

Could be stressed, and if you are located somewhere that daylight hours are shrinking I wouldn’t expect much laying until next spring. This time of year a lot of chickens molt as well and they don’t lay while molting either.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Thanks my other concern is i knoe she eats but dont see her eat that much drinks okay free ranges etc but my other concern is colour of her comb i got her two weeks ago comb was red nw seems more pale? Had all worm treatments etc no mites or lice? Think it could be due to molt and not laying? First pic 2 weeks ago wen got her 2nd yesterday any advice be greatly appreciated xx

 

[rosemarythyme]

Pale combs are normal during molt. Molting definitely impacts laying - none of my birds have laid during molt.

Being rehomed is also stressful and can impact laying as well.

 

[neo71665]

Thats a rooster














just joking

 

[LaFleche]

What is her weight and what exactly are you feeding? Some breeds fatten up quickly with the wrong food and stop laying.

Did you check her for lice and mites? Her plumage looks rather scraggy.

And proper deworming during quarantine would prevent any infestations of your coop and yard.

 

[Chicalina]

try giving her some chicken vitamins and a bit more protein, it might perk her up. But she may also be taking a seasonal break from laying which is no bad thing.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Thanks guys xx