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[HarmonyAcre]

II just moved my 4 hens to a new city and new home and it has been a big change. They have been fairly restricted to a smaller coop than they had before and a smaller run. I have hd to keep them in the coop for longer times due the danger of predators. They are not happy. They use to have 1/2 an acre to run around and free range on in the afternoon and this has been limited. No one is laying and one is molting. Bigger coop and run in the works, but will they lay again?

 

[rosemarythyme]

How old are they? If they're 18 mos or so or older, between the stress of moving and the shorter day lengths, they probably won't resume laying until days start growing longer again.

 

[HarmonyAcre]

The 3 young ones are about 14 months. One of them is molting. Ethel is about 5 years old. She gets a pass, but looks great. I just want them healthy and hopefully they will start laying soon. Thanks