Ry123
Songster
Hi everyone just wanted to know why a hen may be just sitting in her nest box but not laying a egg. I have a easter egger who has been perfectly healthy ever since I got her she is a year and a half. She hasn't been laying eggs at all and has just been sticking to her nest box and has not laid any eggs. Her poop looks healthy, she behaves the same and eats properly. having a full crop at night and empty in the morning. However, I do have two other hens with her and my golden laced had been consistent with her eggs and my silkie has only laid one egg this week. Not as consistent as she use to be. Could this be because fall is coming up so she hasn't laid. I don't think she is broody because she comes down from the nesting box at times to eat and hangout with the other chickens but then soon after goes back up. And i don't know how many feathers should be laying around the coop for her to be considered molting. I also don't know if this can be a reproductive issue. I also want to add that I did change there bedding to sand incase that has caused her to stay at the top.
