My chickens are not laying as much?!

[audreyjo]

Hello, My buff orpingtons have been doing great through our cold Utah winter, but now that the temp is up around 85 degrees they are only laying about half their usual amount. Is this just the heat or something else?? I am sorta new at this so any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[thechickman04]

my hens are doing the exact same thing

 

[ChickNLittle]

Mine were off for a few days, I'm not sure why.

 

[wynedot55]

sounds like your hens are taking a break from laying.or they could be molting depending on how old they are.