Aug 11, 2019 #1 K KimH1205 Chirping Apr 16, 2019 33 66 71 I have 2 hens that are 24 weeks...one barred rock and one red cross. Their combs and wattles are bright red now, they let the roosters get on them, the vent looks ready but after several weeks, still no eggs. Is this normal?
I have 2 hens that are 24 weeks...one barred rock and one red cross. Their combs and wattles are bright red now, they let the roosters get on them, the vent looks ready but after several weeks, still no eggs. Is this normal?
Aug 11, 2019 #2 sourland Broody Magician Premium Feather Member 15 Years May 3, 2009 163,170 656,096 2,287 New Jersey Yes. Patience, they will lay in their own good time. Roosters ? How many ? Too many roosters harassing hens can stress them and reduce production.
Yes. Patience, they will lay in their own good time. Roosters ? How many ? Too many roosters harassing hens can stress them and reduce production.
Aug 12, 2019 #3 aart Chicken Juggler! Premium Feather Member 12 Years Nov 27, 2012 113,509 184,453 1,967 SW Michigan My Coop My Coop KimH1205 said: the vent looks ready but after several weeks Click to expand... Did you compare to laying birds? Check pelvic point spacing? Do you free range?
KimH1205 said: the vent looks ready but after several weeks Click to expand... Did you compare to laying birds? Check pelvic point spacing? Do you free range?