hens not laying

[chicken_newbie]

have 1yr old hens 2 started laying right away after move to new environment
other three not
its been 5 weeks since arrival
any ideas

 

[Tiramisu]

Is it hot? That can stress them so that they stop laying.

 

[chicken_newbie]

it varies its western new york weather today 66 saturday 88

 

[Tiramisu]

Well the only thing I can think of is they are taking a break

Do they get enough layer feed?

 

[chicken_newbie]

yeah i think so
very large self feeder (home made design) inside and bin outside
change water every day if not every other

 

[chicken_newbie]

found out today previous owner was feeding a 16% layer crumble
and i had bought a sunfresh pellet

sunfresh had higher salt and 3 other ingredients
changed feeder and a feeding frenzy ensued
hopefully will help other 3 start laying

 

[Tiramisu]

Well, I hope that helps and gets them laying again

 

[chicken_newbie]

hope so 2
they were still eating out of 2 feeders when i came in
i will also be installing 2 more windows in shed/coop next week

 

[chicken_newbie]

another ????
should you leave a light on in the coop at night in the summer

 

[Tiramisu]

For them to lay? No, the light they get during the day should be enough, leaving a light on at night will probably keep them up and cause there production later on to burn out faster.