eggs

[bill 443144]

Hi, I am Bill from Port charlotte, Florida. I have 3 chickens, that have been laying for about 6 months. Suddenly within 2 weeks of each other they all stopped laying. I have not changed their feeding or watering schedule. Any Ideas? Please respond.

 

[cravenchx]

any change in diet?

 

[JulieNKC]

Are they starting to molt?

 

[cravenchx]

Would they molt at 6 months old?

 

[bill 443144]

I am new at this.I bought the chickens about 6 months ago,and do not know how old they are.
They have lost feathers, if this is molting-how long will it last? Will they go back to laying eggs?

 

[Pinky]

Hi and

Egg laying usually slows in the winter and picks back up in the spring. If it's cold where you are that might be the reason.

 

[CrestedGirl]

 

[bill 443144]

My problem isnt that egg laying has slowed, it has stopped compltely for about 2 weeks.

 

[bill 443144]

My problem isnt that the egg laying has slowed but has stopped all together. Living in SW Florida , tempature has not changed much nor has natural light.Anybody with any other reason for lack of eggs please inform me. Thank you.

 

[kidcody]

from WA. glad you joined us

Stress can be a big factor. Anything strerssful rooster, stray cats, dogs, too cold, too hot another chicken bullying another?