Low egg production

[Daisycrocket]

I have a flock of new ladies. Leg horns, isa Browns, comets, road islands and Wyandotte. 23 hens in all. They are free range, they have a coop 15x20 feet.
They were raised fron 2week olds purchased in March of 2018. It is now August 2018 why am I only getting 7 eggs a day?
I change the water daily, they are feed pellets, kitchen scraps, and cracked corn on occasion ( for a treat ) any ideas why so few eggs?

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! Is it real hot where you are at now? Some breed's start laying sooner than other breed's, or maybe it's new layer's trying to get their system worked out on the egg laying thing.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

First of all, welcome to BYC!
What type of pellets are you feeding your flock?
Most pullets lay by 24 weeks old +/- depending on the breed.
Is it hot where you are? Heat stress can cause a reduction of laying as well. Try to limit treats and corn, as chickens require a formulated protein diet as well as oyster shell for calcium.

 

[Daisycrocket]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! Is it real hot where you are at now? Some breed's start laying sooner than other breed's, or maybe it's new layer's trying to get their system worked out on the egg laying thing.

Yes it has been real hot, could that be it?

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Yes it has been real hot, could that be it?

Absolutely!!! Just give it time.....waiting is the hardest part!!! Enjoy those fresh eggs!

 

[Daisycrocket]

First of all, welcome to BYC!
What type of pellets are you feeding your flock?
Most pullets lay by 24 weeks old +/- depending on the breed.
Is it hot where you are? Heat stress can cause a reduction of laying as well. Try to limit treats and corn, as chickens require a formulated protein diet as well as oyster shell for calcium.

Yes it has been hot. Thanks for the tip on treats, I'll try that. I have given then oyster shell, they don't touch it. Not sure what the pellets are. They say 'layer pellets' I'll pay attention to the brand next time I buy them.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Yes it has been hot. Thanks for the tip on treats, I'll try that. I have given then oyster shell, they don't touch it. Not sure what the pellets are. They say 'layer pellets' I'll pay attention to the brand next time I buy them.

Sounds like you are all set! Good luck with your flock!!!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome to BYC - you have some great advice already so I'll just say hello!
All the best

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

It's nice to have you here, thanks for joining us!