seagullukuk Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 We hatched three chicks last spring. All are pure breeds namely Fresian,welsummer and cream leg bar. Still no eggs at all was hoping now the days are longer maybe the cold has set them back or do we need to remain patient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Pure breeds do take the winter off. I've got lots in the garden who aren't laying yet - be patient late February / early March are the months you'll see them laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagullukuk Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Should they have started before they took the winter off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yes pullets hatched at the end of march normally come in to lay in autumn and lay at least some eggs before winter sets in but it's not 100% As you haven't seen any eggs from any of them I'd say it was ok and hat they possibly missed their window of opportunity It's worth worming them just to eliminate that possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewchick Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have three chicks hatched on 4.4.11 two started to lay last year , but the Wellsummer still hasn't laid an egg yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
