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egg production

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by cajunlizz, Aug 13, 2008.

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  1. Aug 13, 2008 #1
    cajunlizz

    cajunlizz Songster

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    what are some reasons hens either slow down laying or stop ? Why do some lay at 20 weeks and some as late as 32 weeks ( same breed )



    I have a hen that went broody and its been 2 months and never started back laying ?
     
  2. Aug 13, 2008 #2
    ashyannehand

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    I have not had this problem, but I have read many times that the heat can affect their laying. I see you live in LA. I live in MS, so one thing we got plently of is HOT weather. [​IMG]

    I try very hard to keep my girls as cool as possible. I give them plenty of cool water and cool treats. I also mist them with cool water in the evenings to cool them off. I have heard of misters that you can buy and install in your coup.

    Good luck and I am sure that you will have more suggestions than mine. I hope someone can help you figure out what is happeneing.
     
  3. Aug 13, 2008 #3
    keljonma

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    Quote:How long was the hen broody? The longer she is broody, the longer it takes for her to start laying again.

    A hen broody for 1 week may take 2 weeks to start laying again. A hen that has been broody for over 1 months takes about 3 months before she lays again.

    My Jersey Black Giant hen starts her molt right after the chicks hatch. So she is closer to 3 months without laying.


    At least, that's been my experience.


    edited: now if I could just type [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Aug 13, 2008

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