Why arent my Delawares laying?

[harewizard]

Couple things come to mind.

If you are feeding anything else (fruit, veggies, greens...) in addition to the layer feed, maybe the total protein is not enough. Maybe try a 20% layer feed.

Maybe the dusting every 2-4 weeks is too much handling/stress?

Try putting golf balls in the nest and see if laying doesn't pick-up.

How long since they have laid? Is anything different? New location? New hens/roo's? Construction going on? Anything that may cause stress?

 

[Brindlebtch]

Try playing them classical music.

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

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What % protein in the layer fed?

16

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

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20% protein would be starter/grower by Dumor, no longer considered layer. Im willing to try it though.

Im not feeding anything else in addition to the layer feed. I havent even given snacks or treats in months (im a mean mommy). Should I be adding a type of fruit or veggie? I dont mind doing that at all.

Ive been meaning to by golf balls for a while, but keep forgetting everytime I get to a store that has them.

I got 1 egg about 2 days ago. Before that it was 2 weeks I believe. Maybe only 1 week, but I got one egg then.

nothing at all is different. I havent added anyone new to the flock. They havent been moved in months. No construction. I have no idea. Im also wondering if it could be something in this line of birds?

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

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if your serious, ill try it

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

update: my egg from yesterday is still there and now i have one more

So they shouldnt lay again for a month now