Egg production

[Vanitychickens]

Ive noticed my hens arent laying much is there snything i can do to fix that a little i know its coming to the end of the warm season but its not exactly winter yet? Please and thanks.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Where are you located? Weather conditions a possibility. How old are they? Have you checked them for mites/lice? Possible molt? Have you changed feed? Anything change in their daily routine?

 

[Vanitychickens]

Where are you located? Weather conditions a possibility. How old are they? Have you checked them for mites/lice? Possible molt? Have you changed feed? Anything change in their daily routine?

Montana and i recently changed there feed and about 1-2 years plus a new roo in there flock

 

[bobbi-j]

'Tis the season... They are likely starting to molt, and that will cause a decrease in egg production. Add to that the shortening of the days, their age and a change in flock dynamics and there ya have it. You could put a light on a timer in the coop to keep them laying during the winter. Your other option is to wait it out. They'll start up again in the spring.

 

[ChickNanny13]

2x bobbi-j "Three strikes you're out" - New feed, age & new Roo. They usually do the first serious molt around 18mos so yours are prime.

 

[Vanitychickens]

'Tis the season... They are likely starting to molt, and that will cause a decrease in egg production. Add to that the shortening of the days, their age and a change in flock dynamics and there ya have it. You could put a light on a timer in the coop to keep them laying during the winter. Your other option is to wait it out. They'll start up again in the spring.

Ok thanks and can i ask what kind of rooster is that on your picture cause i have the same kind they look exactly alike.

 

[bobbi-j]

Ok thanks and can i ask what kind of rooster is that on your picture cause i have the same kind they look exactly alike.

EE/Brahma cross.

 

[Vanitychickens]

EE/Brahma cross.

Heres mine

 

[bobbi-j]

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Heres mine

He’s a beauty!

 

[Vanitychickens]

He’s a beauty!

Ikr thanks