Girls slowed down laying

[kitabubbs]

I have 3 hens that i got 3 eggs daily from and one that lays off and on but the last two weeks of 100+ degree weather im only getting an egg a day and the most consistant is the rock hen that was not consistant before. Is it the heat messing with my girls

 

[GitaBooks]

Yes. Heat can cause hens to slow down or even stop egg laying for a while. Try to keep them cool with a mister/sprinkler, fan, ice in the water, and treats of cold fruits like watermelon.

Best of luck!

 

[Tatiana110]

Our 9 pullets and three 2 year old hens laid 10-12 eggs every day. In the hot weather they now lay 6-9 eggs per day. The best two (Barred Rock pullet and Australop hen) are not affected by the heat, but the rest are (Barred Rocks, Light Sussex, Welsummers).