Is this normal?

[Sahraschweiss]

So a couple of my girls have stopped laying, but not everyone. Birds are 7 mths old. I am assuming it's do to the decrease light. I guess everyone is unique in their needs, just like they all matured on their own schedule.

Also, those that have stopped laying, I have noticed that their combs have gotten smaller. However one is on an antibiotic for a bumblefoot infection. Will antibiotics stop laying and cause comb shrinkage. Birds are eating, pooping, and acting normal.

 

[sourland]

Comb shrinkage is an indicator of lower hormonal levels = decrease in egg production. Your birds are very likely feeling the impact of less day light even though they are pullets.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Yup, my 7 mo-old BA pullets have just about quit laying too. I got one egg today out of 10 hens. Major sad face!

 

[Sahraschweiss]

Yup, my 7 mo-old BA pullets have just about quit laying too. I got one egg today out of 10 hens. Major sad face!

I still have 11 that are laying, and two of those started this past week. I don't expect that to last though.

I just wanted to be sure what I was thinking was happening was actually the case. Thanks!