Hens not laying eggs

[Lynnsacres]

Hello I am a new member. I have 5 hens. Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red, Golden Lace Wyandotte, and two buff Orpingtons. They are two years old. At this time only the Barred Rock is laying eggs. The RIR had two eggs with no shell. I fixed the problem with much needed calcium. Good feed and plenty of water and comfort for all my chickens. They did have a stressful time when we had to move them all to another property and they were not in their palace of a hen house for 4 weeks. But I have them back in their chicken palace and they are free ranged for several hours a day. No stress. Ther are eating, pruning and dust bathing. NO EGGS. only the Barred Rock is laying. Any help is much appreciated. they are fed very well with meal worm treats, sardines, tuna, scrambled eggs about one a week to insure they are getting all needed. They have grit and oyster shell too. Thanks for your help. Lynn

 

[Freie Family Farm]

They may have found a secret spot to hide their nest. I just discovered my chickens have been laying under our duck coop lol id do a thorough yard investigation

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Lynn and welcome to BYC. I’d reach for the low-hanging fruit and cut out any treats and see if that helps, as a first step.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. At 2 years of age they may be taking a normal break in their laying cycle.

 

[Lynnsacres]

They may have found a secret spot to hide their nest. I just discovered my chickens have been laying under our duck coop lol id do a thorough yard investigation

I did check. And will do another hunt

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Lynn, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Lynn and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Happy hunting .

 

[N F C]

Hi Lynn, what is your temperature like...maybe extreme heat is delaying their laying. Or could one, or more, of them be eating the eggs?

 

[Lynnsacres]

Temperature is cool today. When it is hot they are shaded under trees. Plenty of water in their run. We are in the mountains of Georgia. When they are out they are sunbathing or under the carport. We have 4 acres and plenty of shady areas. We do not get up into the 100. Only high 80s or it may hit 90. They have water bowls all over the yard. Nice grass to keep cool. Right now they are right next to me pruning. They have it made here at our home.