Easter Egger laying problems

[carl wagoner]

I've had a new Easter egger for about 2 months.At first she was laying fine, nearly every day. Over the last couple of weeks I've only gotten 2 eggs, both were exceedingly small without yolks. She nests everyday in a normal fashion, not brooding I think but, as I said only 2 eggs in two weeks and very small. Any ideas?

 

[Den in Penn]

How old and how hot has it been? Could be molt or stress from the heat.

 

[carl wagoner]

Hmmm... This is helpful. Very hot here. Upwards of 90 nearly every day. She's black too. Are black chickens more affected than lighter ones?

 

[Den in Penn]

I'm sure black in the sun would be warmer. But she may compensate by staying out of the sun. It's the feather coat that hinders the most in keeping cool.