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[Tuck1948]

HI can any one inform me why one of my chickens as stop laying. I have three chickens all about 4 month old, they all was laying an egg a day now one as not lay ed an egg for about 2 weeks. the hens are free range.

many thanks

keith

 

[BuffOrps123]

Probably because of the heat or cold, it's when they stop laying. Within a month they should start, if not see a vet.

 

[countrygoddess]

Could be two things. 1) New layers can lay sporadically until their reproductive system is settled into its new job. 2) The one that you think isn't laying actually IS laying, but has found a place out in her "free range" to do it. Go on an easter egg hunt. I bet you find them. =)

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! Have a look here, this may help:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-behaviours-and-egg-laying-why-are-my-hens-not-laying

 

[liz9910]

I also think there is a hidden nest

 

[Tuck1948]

Hi all thank you all very much for all your coments, very useful and helpful

once again many thanks

keith

 

[BuffOrps123]

So, did you find the hidden eggs ?

 

[Tuck1948]

Hi Guys

just to let you all know, I can't find any eggs, but I'm going to put some golf balls in the nest

thanks

Keith

 

[BuffOrps123]

Thank you very much, the golf balls will help! I tried it.

 

[BantamFan4Life]