Hen stopped laying eggs

[New Hen Mama]

I have a hen who I have had about a year now. When I bought her they told me she was young. She has been laying eggs ever since I got her in her nest box,till about a week ago. She is not molting and I don’t believe she is stressed out. I also don’t believe she is laying them somewhere else.Hubby and I have searched the yard and have found nothing. Any ideas why she just stopped laying would be greatly appreciated.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hens do take breaks throughout the laying season. It usually starts to happen as it starts to warm up. Most breaks last a few weeks, than they lay again for a few weeks, than repeat the cycle until the fall molt.

 

[New Hen Mama]

Hens do take breaks throughout the laying season. It usually starts to happen as it starts to warm up. Most breaks last a few weeks, than they lay again for a few weeks, than repeat the cycle until the fall molt.

Thank you so much.

 

[Anon112]

Did her laying slow down or just stop abruptly?

 

[New Hen Mama]

She just stopped. Was laying really good.. like every other day. Then just stopped

 

[Anon112]

And is everything else normal? (She's eating/drinking well, she has layer feed or plenty of oyster shell, etc)

 

[New Hen Mama]

Yes she acts normal. She has all within her reach. She roams the yard with her friend.

 

[Anon112]

I would just assume she's on a break, but monitor a bit extra closely for the next week or two for any signs of illness.