oxstu Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 morning all Is it normal for chickens after they first start to lay not to then produce an egg for a couple of days? One of our two new chickens started laying last week, the last proper egg was tuesady and she was bound up then laid a soft one on weds. after that nothing though she seems ok. thanks for any help stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 2 days is fine. They tend to stop over Winter, if moulting or if broody, and that could be a week or longer. Keep an eye on the soft egg problem in case it continues, there's advice on that on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sheilaz Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 ...and when they're young, it may take a while for their systems to get going. Also, if they freerange at all, check the garden for hidden nests. I find Shellstim from www.Ascott.biz really helpful if they are having soft egg blips. It is expensive, but lasts ages. Let us know how she gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
