Hen not laying

[Pamela Wercinski]

Hello. I read your article regarding hens not laying. I have 4 hens and noticed only 3 hens were laying for 3 days. I started to use a light the past few weeks because they were not getting 14 hours of light a day. The hens are 10 months old. 4 days ago which would be the 5 day of her not laying. Bridgette was cooing and not moving much; I realized it was her not laying. I put her in warm water and I had to go in the hen and retrieved 2 eggs. One broken and 1 whole Since doing this she is very timid and secluded herself either in the coop or the yard and has not lay an egg. I soaked Bridgette in warm water 2 other times and have been giving her yogurt. I have to bring her out of the coop as well. She does not look like she is in much distress like she did the day I went to get the eggs. How long does this behavior last? I’m afraid she has PTSD from me getting her egg

 

[CluckerFamily]

I personally don't add extra light for the winter, I let the ladies take the season off since they worked so hard during the rest of the year.
Her behavior is puzzling me though.
It could be stress, the electrolytes would help with stress. Good food would help you to determine if she has an appetite.
Does she have worms in her poop?

Some chickens play the pity game, I have one that hates being picked up and will pout in the corner if she is picked up for any health check ups. And another will play dead when the rooster mounts her, the rooster feels so bad and goes to peck her and she won't move, I have to tell him she is faking, then she will pop up and glare at me

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC @Pamela Wercinski sorry you're having troubles.

Is she eating and drinking....and pooping?

 

[Pamela Wercinski]

Welcome to BYC @Pamela Wercinski sorry you're having troubles.

Is she eating and drinking....and pooping?

Not much

 

[CluckerFamily]

You could add electrolytes in their water to help with stress. Maybe some scrambled eggs will help her start eating more.
Being this young, I wouln't think she is molting but I want to double check to see if she is molting by chance.

 

[Pamela Wercinski]

How do I know if she is molting?

 

[Pamela Wercinski]

I’m afraid she is going to die. I heard they cdn for if their eggs dont come out.

 

[Pamela Wercinski]

I heard they can die

 

[CluckerFamily]

Has she lost any feathers? Some chickens lose almost all their feathers while some only lose their tail feathers and under the neck.
If molting, chickens stop laying for the molting season.

 

[Pamela Wercinski]

Has she lost any feathers? Some chickens lose almost all their feathers while some only lose their tail feathers and under the neck.
If molting, chickens stop laying for the molting season.

No I dont notice any Missing feathers she is just walking around slow and avoiding the other 3