helicopterchickenmom
In the Brooder
- Oct 25, 2020
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Hello,
Cagney, our 6 year old RIR was laying for several days then taking a break, then laying again early this Spring. In all she laid 19 eggs and one Fairy Egg from March 2 thru April 5. Now she hasn't laid for 11 days. I don't think she's egg bound. No sign of parasites on her or in feces. She's fine. She's as feisty as ever and having a great time in the back yard now that the snow has gone. Very active. Very vocal. As usual.
In the last week she has moved all four of the wooden eggs in to her nesting box and goes in there daily. I fluff the straw so I can tell if she's been in there. She's not broody. She doesn't spend much time in there. Just sits a bit then pops out to resume happily grazing for yummy things to eat. It's almost like she's pretending to have laid an egg out of habit.
Lacey, our 10 year old Wyandotte hasn't laid this year at all. Not unexpected. She laid six eggs early last year then quit.
Can a 6 year old be finished at this age? She was a prolific layer in her early years. Maybe she cranked them all out earlier than Lacey. It's fine if she is finished. Our two chickens are pets. We aren't concerned about eggs as long as The Girls are healthy. We have access to other pasture raised chicken eggs.
Does anyone have some wisdom to share? We've been five years with these "rescue" chickens and still learning.
Thanks!
Cagney, our 6 year old RIR was laying for several days then taking a break, then laying again early this Spring. In all she laid 19 eggs and one Fairy Egg from March 2 thru April 5. Now she hasn't laid for 11 days. I don't think she's egg bound. No sign of parasites on her or in feces. She's fine. She's as feisty as ever and having a great time in the back yard now that the snow has gone. Very active. Very vocal. As usual.
In the last week she has moved all four of the wooden eggs in to her nesting box and goes in there daily. I fluff the straw so I can tell if she's been in there. She's not broody. She doesn't spend much time in there. Just sits a bit then pops out to resume happily grazing for yummy things to eat. It's almost like she's pretending to have laid an egg out of habit.
Lacey, our 10 year old Wyandotte hasn't laid this year at all. Not unexpected. She laid six eggs early last year then quit.
Can a 6 year old be finished at this age? She was a prolific layer in her early years. Maybe she cranked them all out earlier than Lacey. It's fine if she is finished. Our two chickens are pets. We aren't concerned about eggs as long as The Girls are healthy. We have access to other pasture raised chicken eggs.
Does anyone have some wisdom to share? We've been five years with these "rescue" chickens and still learning.
Thanks!
