15 Month Old Hens Not Laying

[chickenman111]

also 10 of my hens have been squatting.
Fingers Crossed

 

[chickenman111]

 

[chickenman111]

One more question. My hens should for sure lay again right ? there's no reason they would stop laying forever at their age right. I just want to make sure. I appreciate all of your help.

 

[Bullitt]

One more question. My hens should for sure lay again right ? there's no reason they would stop laying forever at their age right. I just want to make sure. I appreciate all of your help.

They should lay again, since they are young hens.

I suppose a hen could get a disease or something to stop her from laying, but that would be rare.

You said you have 17 hens, and you said 10 are starting to squat. Did you specifically count them?

 

[chickenman111]

Yep I counted them. Thank you I really appreciate it. what are the signs of a disease in chickens.

 

[chickenman111]

there have been a few more feathers around the coop than normal.

 

[chickenman111]

Their eating some crushed limestone for extra calcium. started today and their eating a good bit of it. could this be the cause of the lack of laying?

 

[Peplers chicks]

Most probably yes, expeccially if they ate a good bit, animals use to seek what ever nutritious they need, for instance, if you put a plate of treats and of calcium, they would attack the plate that the body needs

 

[chickenman111]

Thank you so much. When should they resume laying if this is the case.

 

[Peplers chicks]

Normally a day or two, but all depends on the hen's condition, lets hope for the best. Godspeed