Moving Hens

[NoSkiveez]

I know in general when a hen in moved, it will disturb her laying pattern. I am wondering if my hens laying pattern would be disturbed if I moved them into a new coop 15 feet from where they are now. The new coop cant be seen by the hens at this point. I would like to move them into a bigger coop. Will moving them at night help to reduce or lessen the stress on them of being moved?

 

[satay]

I recently moved my chickens into a new coop about 1/2 acres from the one they were in. No problems at all with egg laying.

 

[3chimama]

Not sure about the egg production but I do believe that moving them at night will be less stressful on them.