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why wont my hen lay???

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by rockabilly7, Dec 30, 2008.

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  1. Dec 30, 2008 #1
    rockabilly7

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    I received a game hen as a gift i think she was full grown but i really dont know how to tell their age but she isnt laying, I got her in oct. and its only jan. and i dont have a true nest box, but are these essentials in laying??? Could it be because of the winter ( i live in florida the coldest day is 30 degrees) my husband is in the process of building a new coop and a run which would give them alot more room (they share a coop right now no run so i bring them inside to run around) what factors should be changed to help my hen lay??? My other girl is about 4 months old so i dont expect it of her but should I?
     
  2. Dec 30, 2008 #2
    CovenantCreek

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    When she's ready to lay she will, regardless of her surroundings. You've only had her for a few months so it's possible she isn't mature enough yet.
     
  3. Dec 30, 2008 #3
    FrontPorchIndiana

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    What are you feeding her? How much daylight is she getting? Both can throw of the laying schedule.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2008 #4
    cmom

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    There are many reasons why the birds have not started laying yet. Maybe she is laying but hiding her eggs somewhere. Light can be a factor. Was she laying before you got her? They do prefer darker places toay their eggs. I painted the inside of my nest boxes a forest green, because I just happened to have some from another project.
     

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