Drop in egg production-Why? how long??

[Mrs MIA]

Could be the cold weather, short days, molting, brooding, lice... any and all. Supplement with extra protein - it will help them grow back their feathers if they're molting, or give them extra energy to stay warm. Mine seem to lay better when I give them egg or fish as treats more often during the winter.

 

[chantecler]

Thanks Again guys.
I will also add extra protein. I have some canned intensive care dog food- I will give them some a s treat.

 

[briteday]

February is always the darkest, coldest, foggiest month where we live. And sure enough we went from an overall average of 5 eggs from six hens daily, down to 3-4 eggs daily for the last few weeks. But we have also had a few 6 egg days. I just think it's that time of year and nature will take it's course...but like you I would have the vet check a fecal just to be sure, then give a bit more protein as extra insurance.

 

[cajunlizz]

well , My hens acted like they were NOT going to lay much at all during the summer , so when the daylight hours were decreased , we put lights in the coops and sure enough , we went from picking 6 - 8 eggs a day to NOW picking 30 - 32 eggs . still have like 40 that have not started laying yet , LOOK out when the spring kicks in .

Plenty of fresh water and Laying pellets for all .