I just added two EEs to my 7 production reds. It's been a little over a week of getting just 3 eggs a day. This never happened before I added the EEs. I was used to getting 5 to 7 a day. I uped the protein and added vitamins to their water, but they are still slacking. Ike last two days I got light colored eggs, so I know 1 EE is laying(the other is too young).
Please give me some feedback about this being a time-of-year problem. I'm anxious for the day I'll get 9 eggs and I'm considering exchanging my EEs for Barred Rocks or more productive hens. I am deturmined to have more eggs with a cost that is lower than bought at the grocery store.