Hens not laying

[aglosser1117]

I have 4 two year old White Leghorns, 3 one year old Barred Rocks, and a one year old RIR. All through the winter were getting 7 to 9 eggs a day. The last month were getting 2 to 4 eggs a day and White Leghorns are having a lot of soft she'll eggs. They have oyster she'll available at all times We feed layer pellets. Any ideas? We're fairly new to this chicken business!

 

[PD-Riverman]

I have 4 two year old White Leghorns, 3 one year old Barred Rocks, and a one year old RIR. All through the winter were getting 7 to 9 eggs a day. The last month were getting 2 to 4 eggs a day and White Leghorns are having a lot of soft she'll eggs. They have oyster she'll available at all times We feed layer pellets. Any ideas? We're fairly new to this chicken business!

Its normal for them to slow down for a short-----maybe a few weeks. I had a problem with the white leghorns softer shells but not "soft" shells. I force fed(mixed some with their feed----mine were separated) them ground oyster shells for a 2 to 3 weeks and it straighten that out. Had to do it again in about a year---only a couple were laying eggs softer----on the tip end mainly----but it worked out good.

 

[aglosser1117]

Its normal for them to slow down for a short-----maybe a few weeks. I had a problem with the white leghorns softer shells but not "soft" shells. I force fed(mixed some with their feed----mine were separated) them ground oyster shells for a 2 to 3 weeks and it straighten that out. Had to do it again in about a year---only a couple were laying eggs softer----on the tip end mainly----but it worked out good.

 

[aglosser1117]

Thank you! I'm hoping they're just taking a break. After laying all winter, guess they deserve one!