Re: 8-Month-Old Marans Still Not Laying
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:41 pm
If they're not stressed, molting, or sick, I'd say just wait a little longer. Marans are worth it for those gorgeous dark eggs!
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FeatheredPhilosopher wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:23 am Hey everyone!
Ive always wanted to have Black Copper Marans, so when I found a local breeder last spring through a mutual friend, I jumped at the chance! I ended up getting three Black Copper Marans and three Blue Copper Marans, and theyve been such a great addition to my flock.
Theyre now about eight months old, fully integrated with my other hens but still sticking together as a little group of six. The issue isthey still havent laid a single egg! Meanwhile, my other chickens from a hatchery all started laying by 18 weeks, so Im starting to wonder if something is off.
Theyre active, healthy, and social, and my rooster hasnt shown much interest in them yet. Ive been feeding them the same diet as my other birds, and they have access to plenty of calcium and fresh water.
Is this normal for Marans, or is there something I should be doing differently? How much longer should I expect to wait? Would love to hear from anyone with experience raising these breeds!
FeatheredPhilosopher wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:23 am Hey everyone!
Ive always wanted to have Black Copper Marans, so when I found a local breeder last spring through a mutual friend, I jumped at the chance! I ended up getting three Black Copper Marans and three Blue Copper Marans, and theyve been such a great addition to my flock.
Theyre now about eight months old, fully integrated with my other hens but still sticking together as a little group of six. The issue isthey still havent laid a single egg! Meanwhile, my other chickens from a hatchery all started laying by 18 weeks, so Im starting to wonder if something is off.
Theyre active, healthy, and social, and my rooster hasnt shown much interest in them yet. Ive been feeding them the same diet as my other birds, and they have access to plenty of calcium and fresh water.
Is this normal for Marans, or is there something I should be doing differently? How much longer should I expect to wait? Would love to hear from anyone with experience raising these breeds!