Is this normal?!

[Mixedbirdies]

My three 1 year+ old hens just got moved to a new coop. We have 4 just laying hens so they are younger. Ever since we put the younger ones in the same coop they almost completely stopped laying. I also think they might be molting.

 

[sourland]

Chickens hate change. The stress of a new coop plus the reshuffling of the pecking order with the new hens may be impacting them. It is also possible that shortening day length and a molt may be significant factors in the decrease.

 

[Mixedbirdies]

Chickens hate change. The stress of a new coop plus the reshuffling of the pecking order with the new hens may be impacting them. It is also possible that shortening day length and a molt may be significant factors in the decrease.

Thank you! But how can I fix this?

 

[Mixedbirdies]

They are also free range almost always.

 

[chickendreams24]

If it's caused by stress time and treats and patience is about the only way.

If it's a molt double patience and extra protein.

 

[Sara Ranch]

Give them time.