- Jan 15, 2014
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I have a flock of eight 2 year old hens who have not laid any eggs since August. I assumed they were molting as some of them lost a lot of feathers and Fall was the time of year they do this. This is their first molt. It is now January and I still have no eggs but this morning when I let them out to forage, I noticed one of my barred rocks (Laverne) was sitting in a corner all by herself. She slowly walked out with her feathers all puffed out and her neck and tail pushed in. She had loose stool on the feathers around her bum. She did not move much just sat. Even though my flock is not laying I thought she may be egg bound and put her in some warm water to help her. She just sat there with her eyes closed and seemed to become more lethargic. Right now she is inside wrapped in towels til her feathers dry. My other hens are normal and appear healthy. Any ideas on what could be wrong with her and is it normal for hens to molt for this long or stop laying completely in winter?
I appreciate any advice.
Thank you
Nicole
I appreciate any advice.
Thank you
Nicole