Flock is laying half the number of eggs it was last week!

[montverdechick]

I have 16 hens. Four are 4 years old and twelve are 7 months old. Before last week, we were getting 14-15 eggs a day. We closed off the coop they were laying in last week to move the 3-week olds outside. They have a nesting box that is not as private, but all we have right now. Since then, we are only getting 8-9 eggs a day. Is it due to the change or could it be the heat? It's been mid 80s to mid 90s here lately. Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[nanawendy]

The "girlies" are a fussy kind... any change can upset their apple cart. Give them some treats and talk nice ... they will be back to normal soon.

 

[BooBear]

Chickies hate change. They are true hardcore critters of habit.
Give em' some time to adjust and you will be getting eggs again.

 

[hennyannie]

I say that you are lucky, my luck they would all have gone on strike.

 

[Deanner03]

Quote:
This...been there, done that.

 

[montverdechick]

Got twelve eggs today. So, I guess they are starting to deal better now. But three eggs had been pecked at and were cracked!

 

[momtotnt]

For what it's worth, my hens were laying fine until this past week too and am also in FL. Went from an egg every day, to skipping a day & even 2. Maybe it's the heat for us? Not sure.... I haven't had any change in condition.