Five month old hens all stopped laying?

[katarobb]

I have four red sex-linked hens. They are about five months old and contained in the run 24/7. For the last month I have been consistently getting 4 eggs per day (one from each hen). Two days ago, I noticed that their feeder was jammed and they didn't have access to food. I don't know how long it was like that - maybe 24 hours. Yesterday, I only got one egg and today none. Other than the food thing, I notice nothing different in behavior or environment. Weather has been mild. Any ideas on why egg production suddenly changed? Could it have been related to a day without food? Should I do anything or just wait and see what happens? Thank you!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It could be related to not getting feed for a day. I would expect something like that to cause a slight pause in laying due to the stress probably.

 

[aart]

just wait and see what happens?

Yep. Time will tell.

 

[katarobb]

I tried not to panic. The egg hiatus only lasted about 5 days and then they started up again. I got an egg from each of them yesterday and another from each of them today. It seems that all's well. Thanks to everyone who responded!