- Apr 13, 2012
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We have 16 hens (Orpingtons, RIRs, Barred & White Rocks, etc.)
A few younger ones, but 12 are 2 1/2 years old.
They were all laying eggs fine early spring and we were getting about 9-12 eggs per day.
Now, we are getting 2-5 eggs per day.
They aren't THAT old yet to be slowing down this much, are they?
They always have fresh water and they free range about 5 hours per day.
We don't give them much snacks, besides some leftover garden veggies.
We feed the Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles and Oyster Shell is offered free choice at all times.
This may be just in my head, but I feel they might not be eating enough oyster shell, but how would I change that?
Any other thoughts on why they may have slowed down so much?
Thanks for the help!!
A few younger ones, but 12 are 2 1/2 years old.
They were all laying eggs fine early spring and we were getting about 9-12 eggs per day.
Now, we are getting 2-5 eggs per day.
They aren't THAT old yet to be slowing down this much, are they?
They always have fresh water and they free range about 5 hours per day.
We don't give them much snacks, besides some leftover garden veggies.
We feed the Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles and Oyster Shell is offered free choice at all times.
This may be just in my head, but I feel they might not be eating enough oyster shell, but how would I change that?
Any other thoughts on why they may have slowed down so much?
Thanks for the help!!