Lifespans and egg laying

[Kaesi2020]

What are you feeding them since there not laying?

We are feeding them layer crumble that is 16% protein. We have fed them this for years. I'm wondering if I should change this up, maybe something with higher protein content?

 

[Tonyroo]

Since there not laying, you should give them higher protein based feed. It should help them through winter and regain there vitality.

 

[sybonbon]

Hi everyone! This may be on the website somewhere but I am wondering about lifespans for chicken breeds and length of time that certain breeds typically lay eggs for. I have a RSL, 2 BO, and 2 EE that are all 3.5 years old. They have not had any eggs in months now. Are their reproductive years over already? Even in the winter, we would typically get 1-2 eggs per week. Nothing now. Thank you!

Lack of daylight is the major factor. It affect all but fresh new layers. To give you hope, I have a RSL who will be 7 this March. She was still laying in October before her molt. I am waiting to see if she lays this spring.

 

[ChickinProblems]

Mine weren’t laying at all. I increased their food by giving them our left over food scraps and they are laying. Seems cold of winter the layer pellets weren’t giving them enough to produce eggs.