Hens on strike

[rosinsk1772]

I have twelve hens that are 9 months old, and laid like champs from 20 weeks till now. They've gone 6 days without laying, and there is no sign of molting or feather loss. They are in a shaded area so maybe it's the lack of light.

Any ideas

 

[iwiw60]

They could be getting ready to molt...it's that time of year for most hens. Also, the days are getting shorter which triggers a slow-down also.

 

[rosinsk1772]

I added a light to the coop with a timer will this help get the eggs going again

 

[iwiw60]

I added a light to the coop with a timer will this help get the eggs going again

I would be extremely cautious of adding a light to your coop. There have been numerous fires from them and to me not worth the destruction. Let's face it...winter is almost a period of "rest" for our hens. They molt, days are shorter, and so is egg production

From this:


To this:


Not worth it...trust me.