Egg laying has stopped

Michellelee1211

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Aug 19, 2018
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I have a mix of all kinds of different breeds. Right now I have 6laying hens 3 that aren’t old enough to lay and 1 rooster. And all of the sudden they have stopped laying. We feed them corn and layer daily. Plus we give them lots of greens and some fruit for treats? They always have plenty water and food.we were getting 5-6 eggs a day and now we are lucky to get 1? What’s going on with my chickens and how do I help them help me...
 
I don't know of any hens that lay all year round.
I don't know where you are, but is winter coming? That's one possible reason.
Is it very hot? Heat stressed hens often stop laying.
Are they molting? Often molting hens stop laying.
Are laying hens getting old. Older hens tend to have shorter laying cycles.
A bit more information would be helfull, where you are in particular.
 
I don't know of any hens that lay all year round.
I don't know where you are, but is winter coming? That's one possible reason.
Is it very hot? Heat stressed hens often stop laying.
Are they molting? Often molting hens stop laying.
Are laying hens getting old. Older hens tend to have shorter laying cycles.
A bit more information would be helfull, where you are in particular.
We we live in michigan. They are only about 2 we it’s been about 75-80 out and about 60-65 at night. I thought maybe the heat and cooler nights. But even in winter we were getting 2-3 a day from them. The only one that looks like it’s molting is the rooster. The other have the majority of their feather the roosters 2 favorite hens (silver laced w.) have some feathers missing from above their tail on their back.
 
They are only about 2
At 2 years old they are probably slowing/stopping production and getting ready to molt.

The corn and layer and treats might be part of the issue too tho.
I'd stick with just layer and a few treats a few times a week.
Get some animal protein treats for when they do start molting.
 

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