Do older "broodie hens keepm others from laying?

[alabamasteve]

We were getting between 10-14 eggs per day from our 16 chickens. Within the last 2 weeks, two hens have become "broodie" and the egg count went to 5-7. Should I remove the hens and see if production starts back up or....,?

 

[centrarchid]

Odds are broodiness and drop in egg production are coincidental. Egg production can be expected to drop as molt approaches.