Chicken coop not big enough??

[Crs1]

i have 32 hens in a coop that is 8x8 with 8 nests.
I am only getting an average of 15 eggs a day.
Seems to me with that many hens I should be getting more than that.
My thought is to many hens in the coop?
But they say 3-4 hens to a nest so it seems I have enough
Just thinking that maybe they are stressed or something
No they are not in coop at all times they have a run that is 20x30 and access to hollar. And I let them out an hour or so 3-4 times a week.
They are 4 years old and younger so maybe for some age is a reason
Thanks for your input
Connie

 

[cavemanrich]

You do not mention the breed. Not ALL chickens are egg machines. Feed is also a factor in egg production. If you want maximum egg production, you may have to fine tune that as well.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,

 

[PirateGirl]

Are chickens eating, drinking, pooping, acting otherwise normal?
Any signs of feather picking/feather loss?
Are they ever locked in the 8x8 space or do they always have access to the fenced run?

 

[Crs1]

I have RIR Austrolorps leghorns Easter eggers buffs Wyandotte barred rocks cinnamon queens New Hampshire reds and I’m sure some I have forgotten. But i am under the impression that most of these are good layers
I get my feed from the local grain elevator and from march to November i ferment half the daily feed. Which they love by the way
Thanks

 

[Crs1]

Everything seems normal. They all seem to be healthy and well. I have one leghorn that looks like she maybe coming out of a molt but other wise ok
And yes they are never locked in the coop. They are always let out every day

 

[cavemanrich]

Maybe they are coming out of their winter doldrum. My girls did not get into full production mode yet.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

According to the space recommendations 8x8 is 64 sq ft. Divided by 4 - at most you should have 16 fs chickens in there. Maybe they need a little elbow room?
Do they have enough run space?

 

[rita2paul]

sorry but far to small, give them more room and you will have a happy flock.

 

[Crs1]

even tho the only time is roosting that they are all in there at once? When I let them out in the morning they have a 20x30 run and a hollar to explore.
I also have an 4x8 coop but it has chicks in it
Well I guess I will have to get creative some how and see what I can do
Thanks for the help

 

[frg34]

Age is the most likely reason if they are getting enough quality food and light. Production can really drop off when they get 2+.