egg production

[cajunlizz]

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 ?

 

[ashyannehand]

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.

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.

 

[keljonma]

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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