Hens stopped laying...

[erinkate]

I have 3 hens. My 5 yr old Americana is laying regularly...I get about 3-4 eggs from her a week. I have one 2 yr old Plymoth Rock and one 2 year old Golden Sex-link. Both 2 year olds stopped laying at the same time about 2 months ago. They are both heavy layers and before that I was getting about 5 eggs a week from each. They have had no major diet changes and are acting completely normal. I did read that two much scratch can cause a decrease in laying so I did cut back on that. The past two days I've noticed my Plymoth Rock sitting in the nest like she's laying but no egg when she comes out.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[erinkate]

Anyone?

 

[mmmeyer]

well you can cut out the scratch entirely. Or just throw a handful (which is what I usually do). Make sure plenty of fresh water, grit, calcium. A weather change, stress out?? Thats all I can come up with. checkout the learning center.