![]() ![]() ![]() Often, chickens don’t lay enough eggs (or any eggs at all) because something in their diet needs to be tweaked. You just need to give them a basic, quality diet. The good news about raising laying hens is that you don’t have to go absolutely bonkers trying to find some new, cutting-edge feed for your chickens. ![]() You might consider feeding your girls a higher protein diet during this time, too. You can’t do anything to avoid the molt, but knowing when to expect it (typically in the fall, for about a month) can help relieve some of the stress. When chickens molt, they lose their feathers to grow new ones – and typically, the laying shuts off too, until those feathers grow back. For example, molting.Ĭhickens molt once a year (usually when they are at least one year old). While you’re marking your calendar for the expected laying times, also keep in mind that there are normal times around the year for chickens to stop laying once they’ve already started, too. Typically, chickens only follow the 18-24 week “deadline” if they hatch normally, in the spring. So be patient! Also, keep in mind that chicks that hatch later in the year (like in summer or fall) may delay laying until the winter has passed. Some “late-blooming” breeds won’t even start until they’re 24 weeks or older.Īlthough there are chickens of some breeds – typically hybrids, like Golden Comets – that can start laying eggs as early as 16 weeks, most will be 18 weeks or later. In fact, most hens won’t lay their first eggs until they are at least 18 weeks of age. One of the best tips to pay attention to when raising chickens for eggs is that chickens don’t start laying as soon as they hatch out of their own eggs. ![]()
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