Chicken Help

We found 16 results for category 'Not Laying'

Q: My chickens are 7 months old and I still haven't seen an egg. Why?

A: First, you should make sure they are on a good chicken feed. Once they have begun laying, switch to layer pellet or crumble; until then, feed them... read more

Q: What is a lash egg?

A: A lash egg is less of an egg than it is a roughly egg- or sausage-shaped exudate, consisting of thickened pus and other materials. It is probably read more

Q: Why aren't my three month old chickens interested in their nests, yet?

A: Your chickens will probably not be interested in the nesting boxes until it is time to lay---and even then, it may take them a while before they... read more

Q: Why do hens eat their own eggs? How can I stop them?

A: Diets low in protein can encourage egg eating simply because the hens are trying to get the nutrition they need. Make sure your are feeding your... read more

Q: Do my chickens need to be wormed, and if so, what schedule should I use?

A: If your chickens have worms, you will want to treat them. Some signs you can look for at home are pale combs, a drop in laying, and watery poo.... read more

Q: When will my chickens begin laying again in the spring?

A: Some chicken breeds lay year round (save when they go broody). One of our employees who's at a mid-latitude in the US reports that any girls who stop... read more

Q: Do I need to give my hens oyster shell or supplemental calcium?

A: If your hens have a good, "complete" layer feed, they may not ever need read more

Q: Why your chickens are not laying eggs (overview)

A: There are a number of possible reasons your chickens are not laying eggs. Let's look at a brief overview of reasons to give you some ideas, and you... read more

Q: What is molting?

A: Molting occurs once a year in adult birds older than one year, normally in late summer or autumn. During this time, birds will lose their feathers... read more

Q: One of our chickens is not laying in the nest box. Is this common, and what should I do?

A: Don't worry. "Floor eggs" are relatively common, and nothing to be too concerned about.

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Q: All about Salpingitis disease

A: If your hen lays a read more

Q: When do chickens start laying eggs?

A: On average, chickens start laying eggs at 6 months old, depending on the breed. Breeds like Australorps, Leghorns, Golden Comets and Sex Links will... read more

Q: What are the signs that a hen will start laying?

A: A hen who is ready to lay exhibits the following signs:

Her comb will get larger and redder right before she... read more

Q: How long do hens lay eggs ?
A: Chickens usually don't simply "stop" laying eggs when they get to a certain age, but they will lay fewer as they get older. That said, most laying... read more

Q: What does the word "broody" mean?
A: When a hen is broody, that means she wants to hatch her eggs and raise chicks.

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Q: Why do my hens stop or almost stop laying in the late fall and winter months?
A: A chicken's reproductive cycle begins with her eyes, or possibly in her skull or even her skin, as one NC State extension article stated:

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