Hi.

 

I have a pair that just finished raising their first clutch 2 weeks ago, the youngest chick was fully weaned and released exactly 14 days ago. Usually the hen would have started a new clutch by now, but this hen has not. Should I release the hen and cock and give them a rest or should I wait a few more weeks? Any tips or advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thankyou.

well that is something for you to judge based on the appearance of the hen and the amount of work that has been put into this clutch. But as you say the hen should have already started again before the youngester was completely weaned. I would consider resting her.

Agree... maybe she's not up to another one... I'd give her a break.

well that is something for you to judge based on the appearance of the hen and the amount of work that has been put into this clutch. But as you say the hen should have already started again before the youngester was completely weaned. I would consider resting her.

 

 

As nerwen said...

 

We are coming out of the natural breeding cycle of the birds and it is good to give them a rest.

I am breaking up my pairing and will repair in June/July

Thankyou daz, nerwen and maesie.

 

The hen in question is still inbreeding condition and tip-top health. She raised 6 babies so maybe she has just had enough for a while. Usually she would have laid eggs by now right?

I just do not want to release them and then have her laying eggs in the avairy.

I will give them one more week.

Just put the hen back in the avery,very unlikly to lay,cock back next week.

I dont want to risk putting her in the avairy and then she lays eggs.

If she lays eggs just throw them away, no hassle. I think she is telling you NO more I nned a rest. Plus the heat has been very bad this year takes it's toll on the birds.

She laid an egg today.