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Thanks for the kind offer- if you find yourself in the Bay Area anytime soon, think of us! I am looking at local farm non- profit kind of places next... @NCaliChick

That all sounds lovely! While I don't think we would be able to get them to you- I will keep your offer in mind in case they can't find someone local to take them.

It is with a heavy heart that the owner of 8 laying hens in Los Altos Hills would like to find them a new home. They are not very high producing layers- averaging 1-2 eggs a week each- but they are still laying regularly, which is something. They are about 1.5 years old. (1) Barred Rock (1)...

We sadly have seen no increase in production with the changes to the food- we started August 1st so we are looking at almost 2 months of diet change with no production changes...sadly we don't know what else can be done.

- what size coop would be good for 8 hens? If crowding stress is an issue? - profile updated with climate- we are located in Los Altos Hills in CA, just south of San Francisco - there is no obvious molt happening - In the months I have been working with them NEVER more than 4 eggs and...

Ah yes, so many apologies for not actually knowing what I am talking about...I am sure I am making you all cringe! + They have a large enclosed mesh run area, I would say 20' x 20' and the coop where they sleep and lay is probably 6' x 4'.... + They do not have free range, but are confined...

The breeds are a mix of: Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Ameraucana, Polish, Red Star, and Barnevelder

Yes I think I meant "layer feed" when I said "crumble"...I will find out the breeds and report back.

Hoping someone might be able to help...I am helping a friend out with some research to why they have consistent low volume egg production and have done a lot of reading, but thought I would get some direct input: + 8 hens total, never have received more than 3-4 eggs a day + hens are about...