laying

Shazzer · « **on:** October 24, 2007, 16:34 »

a while a go one of my hens went broody, then she got mites and was poorly and pale for a few days but now shes getting back to normal. She had stopped laying though it all, will she start laying again this year? Will any of my hens who are well into their POL lay this year!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2007, 16:37 »

How old are they :?:

Selkie · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2007, 16:51 »

shazzer that's almost the same as what happened to my dora - except she had lice :shock:

she's moulting now and we can't even remember when we had our last 'real' egg...must be over a month ago now if not more.

still, they make nice pets

Shazzer · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2007, 16:56 »

about 28/30 weeks and the younger ones are about 4 weeks behind them

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2007, 16:58 »

Feed them well and I'd say they should lay through this winter, not as many as in the summer maybe

Shazzer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2007, 17:02 »

what would be feeding them well? They have layers pellets, always in their feeder, and veg scraps, which i must admit is not every day

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2007, 17:08 »

Layers pellets all the time,

Greens every day,

A few treats (not junk food) to keep them happy and make them used to you,

Some mixed corn, a small handful per bird an hour or so before bed time (to keep them warm through the night).

This is the simplest of feeding regimes, many of the experienced keepers here feed differently, but for a beginner simple is best to start off with, just see how it goes and read through some of our topics here for more ideas. The search facillity is very useful

jammy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 25, 2007, 08:23 »

Mine havent started laying yet shazzer and they are 27/28 weeks (buff sussex) their combs etc are all nice and red now and they look the picture of health. They have pellets, greens and corn and no amount of 'dinner table' talk seems to make a difference :shock: I have put it down to the light, it was still dark here at 8 this morning and they are in bed at around 5.30/5.45 now so thats less than 10 hrs of light. As long as they are healthy I wouldnt worry.

Sadgit · « **Reply #8 on:** October 25, 2007, 09:21 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Layers pellets all the time,

Greens every day,

A few treats (not junk food) to keep them happy and make them used to you,

Some mixed corn, a small handful per bird an hour or so before bed time (to keep them warm through the night).

I mix the corn in with the layer pellets, as when I put the corn our for them separately , they don't ever bother with it. I give mine greens/lettuce maybe 2-3 times a week only.

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2007, 13:39 »

Don't bother with their corn SG?

Our new POL's love it. they'd rather eat corn than their layers pellets!

Ruby Red · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2007, 17:51 »

Snap ! I was beginning to think it was just my hens. They are 29 weeks old and not an egg from any of the 4. I also put it down to the fact that the nights are drawing in and theres not too much daylight. I look every day but nothing.

Selkie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 25, 2007, 18:07 »

Quote from: "Ruby Red"

I look every day but nothing.

i've stopped looking (well apart for when i clean out the poo) - i think i would faint if i found an egg, it's been so long since the last one :cry:

ruby red i love your name!!!!!!!!!!

Ruby Red · « **Reply #12 on:** October 26, 2007, 12:03 »

Thank you so much. Its because Im a Forest fan and I use it on the Forest forum. I have 2 Jack Russels one is Ruby coz of the Red reference and the other is Mollie after my partners Wolves reference.(they play at Molineaux!) :roll:

Sadgit · « **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2007, 13:15 »

Quote from: "grannieannie"

Don't bother with their corn SG? Our new POL's love it. they'd rather eat corn than their layers pellets!

I've tried different types and they just don't eat it.. they are strange girls

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