chicken not laying

[Philbasford]

one of my chickens which ive had for about 8 week hasnt layed for about 2 days, she is well, should i be worried?

[Philbasford]

[Marymary]

What sort is she?  Even hybrids who lay most days do take the odd day or two off, purebreeds often longer.  If she is othewise healthy I shouldn't worry at all.  I find giving them a good talking to usually helps.  :)

[Philbasford]

shes a black rock, call her chirpy cos shes got loads to say for herself:)

[Marymary]

Mmm, well a black rock [assuming she is not geriatric] should be laying virtually every day or that's what it says on the tin!  I have never had any though I did try & get some earlier this year there were none available in these parts.

If you are worried I would suggest isolating her & giving her treats like bread & milk & cheese - for the protein & seeing what happens.

Any signs of moulting which would also explain the lack of eggs but unusual if this is her first year.

[Philbasford]

she isnt moulting and seems fine, will try ssome bread and milk, 3rd day with out laying:(

[Philbasford]

only thing else i can mention is the day she stopped laying she went a bit broody and just sat on all the eggs all day as i forget to collect them

[Marymary]

That's probabaly it then, she won't lay while she's broody then she should go into the moult - hopefully it won't all take too long!

[Philbasford]

but thats crazy because she only started laying about a month ago (her crop on her head took ages to grow to it full size), wierd!

[Marymary]

If she's otherwise healthy & happy, Phil, I really wouldn't worry about her.  She'sll come back into lay in her own time.  How old is she?

[Philbasford]

about 6 months old