Why aren’t my chickens laying ?

[Chicken_Lover 17]

Hello!
I have 6 RIRxCOL chickens, they are 22 weeks old and they aren’t laying yet. I was wondering why? They are on layer feed, they have the option for oyster shells. Any help would be great !

 

[Aapomp831]

Patience.... the age to begin to lay is typically 21 to 24 weeks. If they are healthy and happy, they will lay soon. Remember the days are shorter now too, so that in combo with them being first timers might delay them slightly.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Yes, how many hours of light are you getting? Light can affect it.

 

[Chicken_Lover 17]

Ok

 

[Pawsitivly]

Hi! I currently have chickens about the same age as yours, and are not laying yet. Sometimes chickens don't lay in the winter because of the cold. Also, chickens need a certain amount of daylight for there egg cycle! Also some breeds or chickens take longer to mature, so you might just have too wait a few more weeks!!

 

[aart]

Hello!
I have 6 RIRxCOL chickens, they are 22 weeks old and they aren’t laying yet. I was wondering why? They are on layer feed, they have the option for oyster shells. Any help would be great !

What is COL?
How long have they been on layer feed?

 

[Onyxflock]

My youngsters are around that age and are not laying - 24 weeks, Golden Laced Wyandotte. They seem healthy - running around, oyster shell, eat well. They all free range later afternoon, but I haven't seen sign of eggs in the yard.
Is it a good idea to keep them in the run now until they do start laying?

 

[aart]

My youngsters are around that age and are not laying - 24 weeks, Golden Laced Wyandotte. They seem healthy - running around, oyster shell, eat well. They all free range later afternoon, but I haven't seen sign of eggs in the yard.
Is it a good idea to keep them in the run now until they do start laying?

I would not confine them until they show signs of laying.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

 

[Chicken_Lover 17]

What is COL?
How long have they been on layer feed?

Sry COL is Columbian
I’m pretty sure they have been on layer feed for about 4 weeks

 

[swampfox440]

Bound to lay sooner or later.