Luvachicken Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I just read on another thread that hybrids lay more eggs than pure breeds over the winter, but my two gingernuts haven't laid a single egg since before Christmas. I've had to resort to buying eggs from the shop and they really don't taste as nice. My girls are only just over 2 yrs old - my hubby thinks they are past it - but are they too old now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 no they are not too old mine have had a break since christmas as its been so cold, as soon as it warms up they should start laying again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 they dont seem old enough to stop laying eggs - although it will be reduced by about 25 eggs a year than last year. they should start laying again, as it is getting warmer and lighter. have you been feeding them more corn and treats over the winter, becuase this might contribute to eggs being layed later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yes, percy049, I did feel sorry for them when it was really cold and so gave them a bowl of porridge oats mixed with warm water before they went to bed. Also one girlie was going through a really bad moult and had lost a bit of weight which she has now put back on but they haven't had so much recently, just a little handful of mealworms when I remeber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I think you will get something a week on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We're eggless here at the moment too. This is our third winter of having hens and the first time we have been without eggs for so long. Our local saddlery shop has a large flock of ex batt hens so have brought some eggs from them. We must have looked odd buying a bag of layers pellets and then someone else's hens eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 I think you will get something a week on Thursday here's hoping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
