chickens cackling a lot but no eggs

Posted by Jeanette on January 1, 2011 at 1:24pm

We are down to two chickens (having moved the roosters on). Each morning there is a great deal of clucking, goes on for maybe 20-30 minutes but no eggs. They were born in mid-August. Do you think they are not getting enough light and maybe I should rig up a lamp out there or is clucking a precursor for egg laying and I should continue to be patient. They appear to be in good spirits, play in the yard during their free time, eat, drink, generally chicky-merry.

 

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  • Jewels Crosby January 5, 2011 at 11:12pm

    I am not an expert but I think this cold snap has slowed my girls laying down. Maybe a few warmer days and you can "eggs"pect more than cackling. blessings!

  • Becky January 1, 2011 at 1:29pm

    Are their combs bright red?  Do they squat when you approach?

    These are both signs that they are ready to lay any day.

     

     

     

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