hens on strike

[dcs02d]

I had a flock of 4 hens. One orpington, one barred rock and two ameraucanas. All were laying just fine. I recently added a jersey giant pullet and sussex pullet. There was some tail feather pulling, then the orpington went broody, things settled down - But now they have stopped laying. It's been about three weeks. They all get along well enough now.

I have a small hen house (probably a bit too small for 6 hens) but I'm in Florida so they are out in a very large pin year round and in the hen house to lay and sleep.

Warm up the stew pot, wait or does someone have a suggestion?

 

[Life is Good!]

They've got oyster shells, right?
Perhaps adding a bit extra protein might kick start something as well? I've never had to try this 'remedy' but it seems pretty universal.

 

[BANTAMWYANDOTTE]

Sounds like you may have stressed them out. They may also be forming a new Pecking Order. It may take some time to get them back laying but I wrote a thread on how to encourage laying in hens that have stopped. You may find it helpful.


The link:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=501018


Timothy in Ky