why no eggs?(update and contest)

[Featherland]

They will lay best with a certain amount of protein. Their feed usually has the proper amount. If you give them treats or leftovers and it is too much carbohydrates, fruit, and veggies compared to the amount of protein it can affect their laying. Try upping their protein a little, give them meat scraps, cooked beans or nuts.

 

[SierraMA]

Yes, I have them all on laying pellets. I have it in their big feeder. I also have oyster shells for them too and I don't give them any scratch.

Yes, I do give them scraps like watermelon rinds, meat, bread, strawberries, rice etc. I will cut out the fruit.

 

[cajunlizz]

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OMG , 30 weeks old ? Is this common or normal age for silkies ? 7.5 months ? DANG

 

[siz8003]

almost there I think

 

[the1much]

i FINALLY stopped long enough to read my labels... with the 3 grain scratch, and the maintenance,, they get 23% protien,, not counting their nightly scraps,, and their weekly chick start

 

[weenie007]

Soon I will be getting RIR but I as wondering how many I should have to get 6 eggs a day. My coop will be 11.5'x5.7' and about 8 feet tall how many hens could I fit in there? Can anyone help?

 

[HorseFeathers]

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RIRs.

 

[the1much]

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6 eggs = 6 hens ,, BUT i wouldnt put 6 in that space,, but thats jus me,, i kinda over do things,, they have a "rule" but,, i have no idea the footage.

 

[siz8003]

I cant remember if I asked already but can a pullet be in a molt if she hasn't layed yet? I had a look at some of their wing feathers today and some of them look like they are just growing in

does this sort of thing happen? If they are in a molt when can i eggspect to see eggs?

 

[mrsengeseth]

I am betting the RIR's lay first. Good luck with the wait. I will keep checking this thread till you have an egg in hand! It's very exciting!