ajp233 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I got my current chickens (4 in total) in October last year, all supposed to be POL. Within about 6 weeks two of them started laying but the other two still show no signs of laying anything and their combs haven't developed either. Is this normal? Is it possible that some hens just never lay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 What breeds are they? I know some take a long time but that seems like an extremely long wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have read some of the older breeds are not fully matured until 18 months to 2 years - the breed is important in assessing if this is late. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I bought some POL ladies last November and it was only last month that Primrose started to grow headgear and within days she started laying. Juliet hardly has any headgear but she's laying too so there is plenty of hope left for yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajp233 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 The breeds that haven't developed yet are a Gold Star (Meadowsweet Ranger) and White Star from Meadowsweet Poultry - http://www.meadowsweetpoultry.co.uk/poultry.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I have a copper black from Merrydale Poultry which I bought last June and she has never laid an egg and her comb hasn't developed either! I keep hoping she'll lay this year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
