Chickens not laying help no reasons comply

Jul 19, 2021
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We have 4 new hampshire red all were laying fine then when we intergrated them they slowed down because of stress but then they have stopped.almost Completely now they are only eight months and it is summer they arent stressed they dont have any of the things that google said so does anybody know whats wrong with them I can give more info as needed
 

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Have you switched grain recently? Is there anything such as a snake stealing the eggs? Is there anything unknown, such as metal roofing, etc. causing stress? Has it been very hot? What are they eating? How many hours of light do they have? Is there a possibility that they have a secret nest?
 

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We have 4 new hampshire red all were laying fine then when we intergrated them they slowed down because of stress but then they have stopped.almost Completely now they are only eight months and it is summer they arent stressed they dont have any of the things that google said so does anybody know whats wrong with them I can give more info as needed
How long have you had them?
How long have they been integrated?
How many birds total?
How big is coop and run, in feet by feet?
Dimensions an pics would help here.

What all and how exactly are you feeding?
Protein and calcium percentages and form of feed(mash,crumble, pellets, cracked grain)

Do you free range?
Might be time for an exam:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

Then maybe confinement:
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop/run for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.
 

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