1 egg from 4 hens a day

[DaphneTheDuck]

Hi all. Recently I have only been getting 1 egg sometimes none from 1 Cochin bantam 3 hybrid and an Indian runner duck. Why is this? Are they moulting? Thanks for any replies.

 

[aart]

How old are the birds?
Do you free range?
What all and how exactly are you feeding?
How big, in feet by feet, is their coop and run?
Dimensions and pics would help here.

Not likely a molt if you live in the northern hemisphere.
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[DaphneTheDuck]

The 3 hybrids when we rescued them were said to be 18 months yet some seem older than others. All hybrids have laid for us before then all stopped but one who lays everyday. They free-range our back garden. We feed them layer pellets grit and a bit of corn. Sorry for bad image.

 

[DaphneTheDuck]

This one hen looks older

 

[aart]

The 3 hybrids when we rescued them were said to be 18 months yet some seem older than others.

If you got them at the same place at the same time they are probably all the same age. When did you get them?

We feed them layer pellets grit and a bit of corn.

Might want to cut out the corn for a few weeks.

They free-range our back garden.

I'd give them an exam......
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

Then....
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

 

[DaphneTheDuck]

If you got them at the same place at the same time they are probably all the same age. When did you get them?

Might want to cut out the corn for a few weeks.


I'd give them an exam......
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

Then....
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

They all know where to lay and we got 2 at the same time but they are definitely different ages

 

[DaphneTheDuck]

Thanks for the information. I did the test on my hen who is laying and could fit about 2 and a half fingers between her pelvic bones then I tried my other hen who lays very occasionally a soft shell and could fit 2 finger finally I tested my other hen who hasn't laid in 2 months we think. However a couple of days ago we think we found one of her eggs we could fit 2 fingers in-between hers aswell they were all quite moist other than hers who was slightly wet.