My chickens started slowing down in the fall when they were 1 1/2 years old. They were molting and when done did not lay more than 1 egg per day from 11 chickens. I learned from my feed guy to put 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper in one gallon of water and give to them. I did that and after 10-14...
It is winter in Michigan and for a few weeks I had been getting only 6 eggs per week from my 11 chickens. The man I purchase feed from said to put 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper in 1 gal of water. I did this daily and saw an increase in eggs after 10 days. On day 13 I got 7 eggs! This does work, but...