Chickens not laying eggs

[Louie D]

My chickens where laying fine I added 4 more chickens nobody laying for 2 weeks

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Stresses like flock changes like that can cause an interruption in laying

 

[Kiki]

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I agree with Mare. Did the change maybe cause them to go into a molt too?
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[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so glad you've joined us

 

[sourland]

Stresses like flock changes like that can cause an interruption in laying

This coupled with shortening day length may very well have caused the cessation in egg laying. Welcome to BYC.

 

[Embalmergirl]

Chickens don't like changes to their normal routine or group. Not laying eggs is how they protest any disturbances to their comfortable and familiar normal.

 

[The Angry Hen]

Welcome! Thanks for joining. As far as I know... It is either from changes (stress of any kind), molting (which causes stress too and it's coming that time), or the possibility of temperature. The colder, the less eggs.

I am not sure what age your hens are- but age can play a part too. I agree with the posts above, most likely stress.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[blackdust951]

helloand welcome to backyard chickens!thank you for joining us

 

[N F C]

You've received some good answers to your concern re: egg laying. Hope that helps.

Thanks for joining us!