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Glad for you! Ours are certainly slowing down, due to the shorter days. Three days ago, we got 5 eggs, then 1, then 2 and today 0 eggs! We haven't had a 0 egg day in over a year!! But they aren't like a vending machine...they will have ups and downs.

It does sound like they're molting. Molting is a time of rest and a recharging of the internal batteries, so to speak. My opinion is it's best to not give them extra lighting during a molt, so they can better recharge. Especially for older hens like yours. The extra protein is a great idea...

Yes, of course, I missed that one! We are near the Canadian border and need to start the supplemental light by mid-September for the best results. It may be different where you live. We're not doing the light this year, though, they need a break from it every couple years. Also, you don't need...

I agree with all the comments so far. Any of those things could be true...stress from the move, molting, laying elsewhere. Also, if they are more than 2 or 3 years old, many breeds will dramatically slow down in the number of eggs laid. Red Sex Links in particular I believe come to a near halt...