Easter Egger - no eggs

[flock mommasan]

When I switched to a higher protein a few years back, I feed an All Flock ration, my than 8 year old EE suddenly started laying again. She laid around 8 eggs before quitting, and laid another 6 or so the next year. I didn't know an old lady chicken could fire back up again.

All my other issues disappeared too, like occasional feather picking, and egg eating. Layer is almost always 16% protein, though some are selling 18%. The 16% is the minimum daily requirements, and formulated to be fed as the sole ration. Extras will mess that up.

By feeding a higher protein I have some leeway for extras without compromising them. Did you switch to a higher protein feed during their molt? Another thing that should be done if fed a layer, otherwise the molt can leave them deficient and behind.

Lots of good information here--I'll try adding in more protein and see how it goes. Thanks a lot!

 

[arhartman]

Are they locked up or free range? My EEs are notorious for laying eggs everywhere but their nest boxes. About the time I give up hope, I find a pile of blue eggs in a barn stall corner, under a tree, in a bucket, or elsewhere.

 

[flock mommasan]

Mostly they are locked up until late afternoon when they are free ranging but supervised. We have an unfenced yard and occasional dogs that wander through so I keep my eye on them. No out-of-nest eggs around.