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There first molt you will hardly notice,except feathers everywhere.Second year you will see slight bear backs and such.Egg eating could be the issue with your hens.Put some crushed oyster shell next to there feed and that should stop it.Also continue to collect eggs threw out the day...
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You might want to go egg hunting in your coop,yard.Mine have nice nest boxes but two still prefer to lay on the floor under there feeder.
Also feeding them to many scraps can offset there diet and they may not being getting enough nutrition to help them lay.OR they could be molting
Could be right in all scenarios.Stress number one factor and rats can take the eggs.I would do my best to get rid of the pests.Hope things get back to normal soon for ya!