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Hen still to traumatized to lay?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Whitney9988, Jun 3, 2008.

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  1. Jun 3, 2008 #1
    Whitney9988

    Whitney9988 Out Of The Brooder

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    In September my dog attacked my chickens. Two had to be put down and the third survived. Since the dog attack she hasn’t laid any eggs. She’s only about 3 years old. Is she still in shock over the whole ordeal or is she done laying for good?[​IMG]
     
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    Three Cedars Silkies Overrun With Chickens

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    I really don't know the answer as I'm haven't been having chickens very long, but from what I've read from the folks here, some chickens never recover from a trauma. Also, I know that some hens don't lay after 3 years old. Maybe it's a combination of the two things??? [​IMG]
     

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