Why are my hens not laying?

[crazychicfamily]

they are at least 6 months and not showing any signs of laying we have a total of 16 hens and pretty sure 2 roosters these girls are the oldest in the group. We have plenty of room in the coop and have crates for privacy. They only free roam on the weekend because Of pretditors and out schedule. We have had them on starter feed and have switched them to layered feed about 2-3 weeks now. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[stanburke35]

Some chickens don't lay till a bit older we have some bantams over a year and just now started laying

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Waiting for those first eggs can certainly be a waiting game. At 6 months I would say they are near the laying time but nothing is set in stone with them times can be only a guess. Even hens of the same breed can have varying egg laying start dates.

Wishing you the very best of luck I really hope you have eggs soon.
Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[Wyandottes7]

Hi and welcome to our community!

So glad you could join BYC! Sorry to hear that your hens aren't laying yet. Waiting for eggs can be very hard! It sounds like you're doing everything right. Most chickens start laying between 5 and 7 months old. By the looks of your birds combs, I think that the one in front should start laying very soon. The one in back of the photo might wait a little longer.

You may want to read this article on reasons why chickens don't lay: Why are my hens not laying? Good luck with your chickens and I hope you get eggs soon!

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined our "flock!"

I hope your hens start laying for you soon! I'd be sure to check out the link Wyandottes7 gave you.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Your chickens are adorable! They look so plump and happy. They look like they they should be getting close to laying eggs soon.

Good luck with your flock and feel free to ask any questions.

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined the BYC flock

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!