How long will they stop laying eggs for after…

[clrdogrl]

…having no food or water for 3 days.

No judgement please. I was down with Covid. Son was in charge of collecting eggs. Apparently, auto chicken door froze shut and they were stuck inside coop for 3 days. Food and water is only in the run.

This happened a week ago. They haven’t laid eggs since. I understand the trauma. Wasn’t sure how long the hiatus will last.

20+ chickens. Mostly in the first year.

 

[sourland]

It will most likely be weeks at least, and if the deprivation initiates a molt, far longer than that.

 

[clrdogrl]

It will most likely be weeks at least, and if the deprivation initiates a molt, far longer than that.

I appreciate the reply.

I’ll be patient and spoil them until they’re ready. I’m just glad they all made it.

 

[sourland]

Hopefully first year birds will be vigorous enough to recover more rapidly.