[evie2]

When we had our first hens they were 9 months old and still not laying.  I was told by the person I got them from to stop giving them treats and stick to layers pellets, so I did and they began to lay, but I'm not sure if it was just a coincidence 

[NormandyMary]

How old are your girls Mary?  I had an email from a lady who bought 5 of our hybrids at 14 weeks.  they are now 25 weeks and STILL not laying!

I dont really know Grannie, I just asked for POL, and I've always had an egg within a day or 2 of buying them from this particular breeder, so I just assumed they were of similar age. They are big girls, their combs are growing really well, so they must be there or thereabouts.
Im not too worried as its all 4 that are not doing the biz. If it was only one or two, I would be worried. Its just annoying that I have to spend so much dosh BUYING eggs!!

[NormandyMary]

I went down to the henhouse this afternoon, just knowing that it would be a fruitless exercise, when I checked the maternity house..1 minute egg. I then ventured into the main house and found another 2! These were at least a medium egg size so Im convinced that they came from my 2 light sussex girls.
Im so chuffed, just waiting for Miss Gray and the other newbie to perform and Ill be able to say au revoir to supermarket eggs.
Im one happy little girl now!!! (Well not so little actually, but that's another story!)

[evie2]

At last I was beginning to think we'd have to send an egg parcel   

[tesni]

phew, the tension was begining to tell!  :blink: Every egg I collected from mine was making me feel guilty!   

[Fisherman]

NormandyMary
So pleased your hens are starting to lay.

I guessed the day 
You will be telling me next that your first egg was laid at 9.32AM

Hope egg production continues.

[carolbriar]

Congratulations!  That's brilliant news.  I've been watching this thread for ages wondering when we would see your announcement.  Mine were about 30 weeks old before they laid so wondered if you could have been waiting a lot longer so congrats

[carolbriar]

Norman and Mary - have your new girls given you any more eggs?  Hope so.

[NormandyMary]

After all the eggcitement Wednesday, I had none yesterday, and only one today. Still, Im not disheartened, we're getting there. Im sure another week or so and we will be at full producton, just in time for the winter recess LOL!!!!!(Actually, last year I was the only one round here that was still getting her full quota of eggs. Bet I wont be as lucky this year!

[alancane]

Are you sure someone isn't paying you too much sympathy and placing soem shop bought ones in there? 

Maybe they were just very young - I had to wait quite a while for mine to start laying, now I am getting 2 or 3 per day from 3 ladies.

[joyfull]

Yay, I go away for a weeks holiday and it all kicks off, so pleased for you 

[alancane]

Did you have a nice holiday Joyfull? Hope you had a lovely time and welcome back 

[evie2]

Did you go somewhere nice Joyful

[joyfull]

a week in the Isle of White, where the only rain we had was in the evenings the rest of the time it was nice and sunny  . My friend who looked after my chickens loved it so much that she has requested to look after them next year for the 3 trips that I have got booked and my dogs loved their trip to the kennels, however as nice as the break was it's great to get back home to my pets 

[NormandyMary]

Im still only getting one, possibly two per day.Still, better than nothing.