Lohmann Browns

[BrendaLee1123]

So, about 3 months ago, I moved my chickens into a new coop. My egg production came to a halt. I figured it would pick back up. I have 12 chickens and only getting 3 -4 eggs a day. I use to get at least 12 a day. They are free rangers and around 2 years old. Any suggestions on how to get them to start laying again?

 

[Cntry1958]

I would bet there are eggs hidden on your property some where. Lock them in the pen for a week and see how many you get.

 

[BrendaLee1123]

I will do that thank you

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC @BrendaLee1123!

At 2yo they may be getting ready to molt...if you live in the northern hemisphere.
Locking them up for a week or so will tell that tale.

Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for 3-4 days (or longer) can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop 24/7 for a few days to a week, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

 

[BrendaLee1123]

Thank You! Been keeping them in the coop and getting a extra egg a day

 

[aart]

Thank You! Been keeping them in the coop and getting a extra egg a day

Hmmm....so maybe some are molting, or getting ready to?
High production hybrids can really slow down at about 2-3.