9th day in a row where chickens haven't laid any eggs

[Molliep2]

I have two chickens who are almost 2 years and one who is around 3 years old. Today marks the ninth day where I haven't received any eggs. I was wondering what the issue is? Could it be due to the time change? What can I do to help this?

 

[arwoon]

Cold weather slows down egg production, but it shouldn't stop. Do you know if they are molting?

 

[Farmgirl1878]

My girls are the same age and are losing feathers like a bunch of teenagers having a pillow fight. I’ve got naked fannies, breasts, and thighs like it’s a high priced gentleman’s club. I’ve not gotten a single egg from seven hens in WEEKS! If your girls are molting too, this is normal. They’re concentrating energy on growing new feathers. If they’re otherwise healthy and just molting, keep them in a dry, draft free coop, with good ventilation, keep them hydrated, and let nature take its course.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Are you where winter is approaching?

If so the days are getting shorter and shortened daylight along with molting slows or stops egg production. This link pretty much sums it up.

https://www.purinamills.com/chicken...y-solved-why-did-my-chickens-stop-laying-eggs

 

[aart]

This link pretty much sums it up.

https://www.purinamills.com/chicken...y-solved-why-did-my-chickens-stop-laying-eggs

Except this in inaccurate:
"Hens need a minimum of 16 hours of daylight to sustain strong production."

 

[21hens-incharge]

Except this in inaccurate:
"Hens need a minimum of 16 hours of daylight to sustain strong production."

Good catch. It's actually 12-14 isn't it?

 

[aart]

It's actually 12-14 isn't it?

Eh, no hard numbers guarantee, but that's a good target.