why wont my hen lay???

[rockabilly7]

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?

 

[CovenantCreek]

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.

 

[FrontPorchIndiana]

What are you feeding her? How much daylight is she getting? Both can throw of the laying schedule.

 

[cmom]

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.