Hens not laying

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[Bsmac]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC, Mahlea!

I agree with @FrostRanger that heat can definitely impact the laying of eggs. We installed an air conditioner in our breeding coop a few weeks ago, and it appears to be helping.

Newer layers can be irregular and unpredictable too, but it doesn't last forever. Usually, it's a year or so for our silkies.

I agree our birds are down on egg production too with all this hot humid weather. Some birds also are on a light moult. I have been thinking about a small a/c unit I have to help them out as you have done!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! A great place for all things about chickens!

 

[Debbie292d]

I agree our birds are down on egg production too with all this hot humid weather. Some birds also are on a light moult. I have been thinking about a small a/c unit I have to help them out as you have done!

We bought a new one at Menards. They happened to be on sale while we were already driving the hour to get there for other stuff. It was $10 cheaper than the equivalent at Walmart. We only need it for a week or two usually. We'd be due for another bout of this heat in August. This one is unseasonable for us. Wednesday, it's supposed to be up to 92°F again. Sheesh, this has been a strange year!

 

[Bsmac]

We bought a new one at Menards. They happened to be on sale while we were already driving the hour to get there for other stuff. It was $10 cheaper than the equivalent at Walmart. We only need it for a week or two usually. We'd be due for another bout of this heat in August. This one is unseasonable for us. Wednesday, it's supposed to be up to 92°F again. Sheesh, this has been a strange year!

Sure has been!

 

[janiedoe]

My hens are singing the egg song 4 times a day for 5 days but no egg. They started laying July 5 th. I got one egg a day from 3 hens for 8 days. Now nothing. Are they broody?
Thanks Mahlea

Do they have access to oyster shell? Even if you feed a layer feed its good to have additional calcium (oyster shell) available.
I agree that being new layers they will be unpredictable and the heat does affect production.

 

[Jener8or]

Hi! Well they are talking about it, so hopefully you will find an egg soon!

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[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
Good luck with your flock!!

 

[pennyJo1960]

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[Mahlea23]

Do they have access to oyster shell? Even if you feed a layer feed its good to have additional calcium (oyster shell) available.
I agree that being new layers they will be unpredictable and the heat does affect production.

Yes in the feed.