Hens stopped laying

[pn31632]

i recently added 5 ducks to my backyard. My 11 hens have all but stopped laying. 1-2 eggs a day

Could the ducks be the problem? No other changes but the ducks

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That could definitely cause enough stress nd disturbances to halt laying. How old are your hens?

 

[pn31632]

That could definitely cause enough stress nd disturbances to halt laying. How old are your hens?

They range 1-4 years old. I was getting 6+ eggs prior to ducks

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

They range 1-4 years old. I was getting 6+ eggs prior to ducks

Where are you located? Hens will quit laying in the fall to molt and recover. Most of mine have stopped already for the season.

 

[pn31632]

Where are you located? Hens will quit laying in the fall to molt and recover. Most of mine have stopped already for the season.

I’m in South Georgia. Temps here still in the 80s. They were laying good until the ducks. I’m hoping they will go back to laying

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I’m in South Georgia. Temps here still in the 80s. They were laying good until the ducks. I’m hoping they will go back to laying

They may return to laying for a bit, but don't be surprised if they start molting instead.