Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Here is a quick checklist of 20 questions to ask yourself, if you chickens are not laying, that might help you find out why.

The long version with more detailed explanations of each possibility is here: youtube.com/watch?v=CwB7qc5Xijw

For when you can expect your chickens to start laying: youtube.com/watch?v=1zu2aE2gu58

For how to discourage broodiness: youtube.com/watch?v=FY8WhpZtbMs&t=2s

For choosing chicken feed for laying hens: youtube.com/watch?v=QUaY_LE8VEQ&t=75s

For how to grow your own mealworms for high protein treats for chickens: youtube.com/watch?v=k7Fr9MJV_fI&t=3s

For a free source of shellgrit for calcium: youtube.com/watch?v=P19FMt0wABw&t=4s

For the importance of greens, and some I get for free: youtube.com/watch?v=wixH546l-0I&t=2s

For why water is so important: youtube.com/watch?v=O35MUWpsqRY

For how to design the most attractive nest box: youtube.com/watch?v=F1M0bCu5Uo8&t=3s

For more fascinating facts, hints and tips about caring for your chickens, and the sheer pleasure of chickens, subscribe to my channel: Chickens in my garden - New Zealand
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