Sporadic laying?

[Littleblessings]

My white leghorn started laying 2 weeks ago. We were getting an egg at least every other day the first week. And she was laying them in the coop in a corner the first few times and then the nesting basket a couple of times. Now we haven't seen an egg in 6 days. Is this normal? They free range all day, should I be egg hunting or can they go this long without laying once they start?

 

[Kelsie2290]

New layers can be pretty sporadic, but with a White Leghorn, especially if it is a commercial type bird, I would be going on an egg hunt. My hatchery WLs are really really bad at hiding nests.

 

[Littleblessings]

Went on a hunt. Found a best of 6 beautiful white eggs . How do I train her to stop doing this?

 

[krista74]

I'd pop some plastic or ceramic eggs into her nesting box (to give her the idea of where it is appropriate to lay) and then lock her in the coop for a couple for days.

I know it sounds harsh, but I think she has to re-learn where she should be laying - and it's not in her secret nest!

Good luck, and well done on finding her stash!

Krista