I have 9 laying hens. Most are in their first year, and are going through some stage of molt. I've had one who completely stopped laying, and finally started back up after a couple months. I've had others who slow down, laying only a couple per week.
But over the last couple of days, I've found some pretty small eggs. Maybe half or 2/3 regular size. Unfortunately, I didn't see who laid them. I also have a couple hens at point of lay, but I don't think any of the eggs are theirs. Can molt make their eggs smaller instead of stopping laying? What other things can turn a layer's eggs smaller?
But over the last couple of days, I've found some pretty small eggs. Maybe half or 2/3 regular size. Unfortunately, I didn't see who laid them. I also have a couple hens at point of lay, but I don't think any of the eggs are theirs. Can molt make their eggs smaller instead of stopping laying? What other things can turn a layer's eggs smaller?