Layer stopped laying for 2days

[Ogechi Sanni]

I have an old layer that has been with me and has been laying everyday none stop but for 2days I have been feeding her broiler finisher feed mistakenly. Since then she hasn't dropped an egg though she sits in her nest everyday, but nothing comes out. Help pls and I am a newbie.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

All hens take breaks. If she's older than a year, and sounds like she is she will quit laying to molt this time of year if you are in the northern hemisphere. She could be at the beginning of shutting down the egg laying equipment for the season.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have great advice from oldhens.

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All the best

Pork Pie

 

[BYC910]

It's a chicken thang is all . But compare the feed ingredients . But I don't thinkthat's it . Chicken is on fall break .

All hens take breaks. If she's older than a year, and sounds like she is she will quit laying to molt this time of year if you are in the northern hemisphere. She could be at the beginning of shutting down the egg laying equipment for the season.

Yep mine have all but stopped and I'm in the mid south . Good thing get a break from what to do with all them eggs

 

[drumstick diva]

How old is this older layer? She may be past her egg laying days, or entering molt etc.
If she has been laying eggs non-stop - she needs to take a rest.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Ogechi Sanni Welcome!

While I agree that she could be coming in to a moult, or taking a break, I am concerned that “she sits in the nest every day”.

Does she stay in the nest all day? She could be broody.

Or, is she frequently returning to the nest and appearing a little stressed/straining? She could be egg bound.

Just a couple of things to consider.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[Ogechi Sanni]

Thanks all for the advice. Guess what? She has dropped a huge eggs this morning.

 

[Teila]

Thanks all for the advice. Guess what? She has dropped a huge eggs this morning.

Great news!

 

[N F C]

You've already received some good information from the other greeters (and gotten an egg to boot) so I'll just say hello and thanks for joining us!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy that you've decided to join us