Three year old hen not laying...

[LadyFromTheMountain]

So I recently got a new Rhode island red to add to my flock of three month olds, she is adjusting well and is very friendly to me and the littles. The only thing I'm concerned about is that she's not laying yet, she's three years old and my friend I got her from said she had been laying. Background info, she said that she wanted to get rid of all her chickens because the rats on their property were eating the eggs faster than she could get them daily... But I only took the one hen because I'm partial to rhodies. So the main question is does anyone have any suggestions as to why she's not laying?

 

[sourland]

Shortened day length and the move to a new home are probably both factors impacting her egg production. Also at 3 years of age she has probably passed her more productive years. She will most likely start laying again once day length is in excess of 12 hours/day.

 

[LadyFromTheMountain]

Shortened day length and the move to a new home are probably both factors impacting her egg production. Also at 3 years of age she has probably passed her more productive years. She will most likely start laying again once day length is in access of 12 hours/day.

 

[LadyFromTheMountain]

Thank you! I was kinda thinking maybe the short amout of daylight could be messing with her!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under LadyFromTheMountain Welcome!

I agree with Sourland but just wanted to add that I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

Personally, I have found the Topic of the Week articles a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group. One of which is Topic of the Week - Winter Egg Laying

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[Gloryfarm]

Agree with above! Moving causing stress itself plus short days. My new layers this year took over a month to start laying after getting them. That was during the summer too.

 

[LadyFromTheMountain]

Thank you so much guys! I have a feeling I'm going to like this site!

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome to BYC. You have some great advice from Sourland, so I'll just say a big

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC hope you enjoy it as much as we do

 

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