AJuff Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 This week we have had three eggs from our three laying hens. They have all been darcy's and one Delia egg. This means Daisy, our prolific egg layer has not laid for a week. She has only ever missed two days since we got her in July. Is this normal for this time of year or could she be egg bound? How would I know if there was anything wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 It is normal for this time of year. If she was egg bound she would be displaying signs of not being well. She would be on and off the nest trying to lay her egg, she often stands or moves in an odd way, usually with her tail held very low and her rear end tucked between her legs. Sometimes they just sit around looking ruffled, but often it is obvious the bird is straining to pass an egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Judging from others comments it is normal for this time of year, ours have only laid every other day this week, and yesterday was our first no egg day since September. I know they don't lay if moulting, and I guess with the cold weather, they need a break anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Mine are moulting spectacularly and I am only getting 2 or 3 eggs per day from 8 hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 Well as I have just seen Daisy running around the garden with a mouse in her beak being chased by five other chooks i would say she is fit and well. Thank you for the info, I feel reassured it's just the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 We are on three eggs a day now with the Pepperpots laying daily and only one of the Gingernuts producing, but still giving us at least 1 double yolker a week. The other Gingernut is moulting so I assume she is the one not laying...? I thought they didn't moult in their first year, but she is the largest of my girls so maybe it's to do with weight (?) and her comb has lost its brilliant red colour (or maybe it's the after effects of a dust bath)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...