Is it from heat or stress or both??

[Kathy1]

I intergratred my 2 big rir 1 1/2 y/o girls with 7 that are now 16-17 weeks. They have been side by side in coops for about 14 weeks, now that they are in the same coop, the rirs are not laying everyday, 1 has never missed a day till now and she is now skipping days and the other has not layed for 5 days. It is extremley hot and humid here, so maybe that is the reason why? Could it be moulting time for the one who isnt laying at all? her neck has a bald spot on either side.

Other than that they seem fine.

 

[scooter147]

Could be a combination of all you mentioned

 

[ging3rhoffman]

Do all of your girls get along? You mentioned that you added some RIRs, if there is any stress they might not lay until all is mellow.

 

[Kathy1]

They have all been around each other for about 3 months but in side by side coops.... the rirs chase the younger ones around when they get close to them hopefully it settles soon. It might be the combo of things, I will keep a close eye on them.