Chickens not laying well

[Natashal8909]

Hello! I have no idea how many chickens I have currently hahaha but, I was getting about 20 eggs a day a month or so ago. It's still obviously spring but now I'm down to anywhere from 9 to 13 a day. Some are young some are older but nothing has changed in the past month any ideas? Everything as far as living conditions has been the same since we got them like 8 months ago or more

 

[wamtazlady]

There are many reasons chickens stop laying. They could be getting stressed if they are crowded. They could have mites. You could also have rats or mice disturbing them. You could also have a predator such as a skunk getting in and eating eggs. You could also have someone sneaking in at night to steal eggs. These are just some of the reasons.

Someone might be able to help you better if you sent a picture of your coop and run. That might help. Also include the feed you are using.

 

[aart]

Someone might be able to help you better if you sent a picture of your coop and run. That might help. Also include the feed you are using.

Yep, need more details.

Hello! I have no idea how many chickens I have currently hahaha but, I was getting about 20 eggs a day a month or so ago. It's still obviously spring but now I'm down to anywhere from 9 to 13 a day. Some are young some are older but nothing has changed in the past month any ideas? Everything as far as living conditions has been the same since we got them like 8 months ago or more

Do you free range?

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 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.