Chicken not Laying for about 3 weeks?

[Kiki]

What does it mean by being "broody"..?

Broody is when a hen collects eggs over a few days to sit on for them to hatch.
A broody will stop laying once she has collected enough eggs (only she can decided how many is enough.)
A broody is most likely to not ever get off of the nest/eggs.
She may get off once a day to eat and use the bathroom really quick then return to sitting on the eggs.

 

[Kiki]

Well, "opening her up" is not an option....

I'm sorry I did not mean for you to do so now.
I'm just stating that is how it is determined "for sure".

 

[Kiki]

Some breeds are more prone to laying problems...internal problems.

 

[chickenmommainchesapeake]

So, she was laying in her nesting box, then we were finding eggs all over the backyard..she was nesting all over, then she just stopped..?

 

[chickenmommainchesapeake]

I'm guessing maybe it's worms...? I will take a fecal sample to a vet to see..

 

[Kiki]

So, she was laying in her nesting box, then we were finding eggs all over the backyard..she was nesting all over, then she just stopped..?

Maybe she has found a new hiding spot for laying eggs.
Double check every where.
Also remember that you can lock your birds up for a few days...confined to the coop/run only so you can monitor who is laying better.

 

[chickenmommainchesapeake]

Yes, I was wondering if she has a secret hiding spot for eggs...I have looked everywhere...

 

[cmom]

Yes, I was wondering if she has a secret hiding spot for eggs...I have looked everywhere...

This was my same thought. They are very good at hiding eggs if they want to.

 

[Kiki]

This was my same thought. They are very good at hiding eggs if they want to.

And snakes and dogs and other predators are very good at stealing eggs.

 

[cmom]

I have had birds stop laying for awhile for no apparent reason then just as suddenly start laying regularly again.