Why does my Australorp take 7 hours to lay an egg!?

[rosemarythyme]

We dont exactly know how old but her feet look prehistoric. Her 7 hour nest box stays only started yesterday!

I wouldn't worry about 1 day of off behavior, but I'd definitely keep an eye on her for any other signs that she might be struggling to lay (older birds may have reproductive issues), or otherwise seems lethargic, uncomfortable, tired, etc.

 

[JessesChickens101]

Wondering if you're watching that nest constantly for those 7 hours?


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[JessesChickens101]

I wouldn't worry about 1 day of off behavior, but I'd definitely keep an eye on her for any other signs that she might be struggling to lay (older birds may have reproductive issues), or otherwise seems lethargic, uncomfortable, tired, etc.

Ok, I will keep a look out, She isnt in there at the moment but i will update you when she is!

 

[JessesChickens101]

Welcome to BYC.
What does this mean?
Can you post pictures of her?
Is she laying an egg or just hanging out in the nest box?
Is she eating and drinking and dust bathing?

Yea she actually is laying an egg not just chilling in there
I will get a picture of her when she hops in there

 

[cluckingheck]

One of my black sex-links, Tilly, likes taking a snooze in the nesting boxes. She’s 38 weeks old and it’s winter where I live, she started this once it got cold. Still, not the same as your situation, but she could be sleeping in there. Do you ever see her with her head tucked under her wing?

 

[JessesChickens101]

One of my black sex-links, Tilly, likes taking a snooze in the nesting boxes. She’s 38 weeks old and it’s winter where I live, she started this once it got cold. Still, not the same as your situation, but she could be sleeping in there. Do you ever see her with her head tucked under her wing?

Hmm, i haven't seen that, Whenever I check on her she is doing the ''squashed pancake'' sit but she isn't broody.

 

[JessesChickens101]

Welcome to BYC.
What does this mean?
Can you post pictures of her?
Is she laying an egg or just hanging out in the nest box?
Is she eating and drinking and dust bathing?

This is a her, I went under her and touched her and she didn't ruzzle up her feathers or peck me so she isn't broody

 

[rosemarythyme]

Hmm, i haven't seen that, Whenever I check on her she is doing the ''squashed pancake'' sit but she isn't broody.

Hmmm, she might be thinking about it, but still undecided. So it could go either way.

 

[JessesChickens101]

Hmmm, she might be thinking about it, but still undecided. So it could go either way.

hmm yeah she was only on there for a hour or two today so i think she's decided not to be a Mumma, but ill keep checking everyday!

 

[JessesChickens101]

I will leave a fair few eggs in the nest maybe to encourage her to be broody but in the end of the day i cant do much!