Chickens stopped laying

[ABrahim87]

My chickens stopped laying eggs as soon as it got chilly outside, but they haven’t really started back yet. Is there a way to have them keep laying in winter? I live in Florida, so it’s not THAT cold. My chickens look and are acting healthy, but I’m just wondering if this is normal.

 

[Blue Raptor]

My chickens stopped laying eggs as soon as it got chilly outside, but they haven’t really started back yet. Is there a way to have them keep laying in winter? I live in Florida, so it’s not THAT cold. My chickens look and are acting healthy, but I’m just wondering if this is normal.

Chicken’s egg production usually slows in the winter, it’s normal. How young are your chickens?

 

[aart]

Chicken’s egg production usually slows in the winter, it’s normal.

Yes.....and it's because of the shorter day length, nothing to do with cooler temps.

 

[ChicFil- A]

My chickens stopped laying eggs as soon as it got chilly outside, but they haven’t really started back yet. Is there a way to have them keep laying in winter? I live in Florida, so it’s not THAT cold. My chickens look and are acting healthy, but I’m just wondering if this is normal.

once a year chickens molt they look picked naked and will loose all their feathers, The molt causes stress and drains all the energy also when the days are shorter they will stop laying altogether, The molt will last from 6 to 8 weeks.
give plenty protein extra protein like milk worms, soldier flies and canned high protein dog food will help, Your girls seem very healthy so I believe it’s just nature doing what it does.

 

[trdamsdel]

You can supplement lighting and if they aren't getting grass you have to modify feed in the winter. Buy from a mill, not tractor supply.

 

[lifein1840]

Yes.....and it's because of the shorter day length, nothing to do with cooler temps.

THANK YOU for saying that!!! So many people don't realize that it's the daylight that affects laying!

 

[lifein1840]

Chicken’s egg production usually slows in the winter, it’s normal. How young are your chickens?

hope you are back in Kansas soon....safe and sound!

 

[aart]

if they aren't getting grass you have to modify feed in the winter.

They don't need grass.

 

[Blue Raptor]

hope you are back in Kansas soon....safe and sound!

Oh, thank you! Germany has been an adventure though, I love it.

 

[trdamsdel]

They don't need grass.

They do NEED nutrients.