Need some advice

[Suzyqschickens]

hi. I’m new to this whole backyard chicken raising! I have quite the mix of hens. My question is so my hens starting laying eggs and I got about five eggs and all the sudden they have stopped. Is this normal? I live in az and the temps just started hitting 105+. Is this why? I am changing their water twice a day and freezing corn in water to help keep them cool. They have an open 20x20 area with a coop inside that I lock them in at night due to coyotes but otherwise they are free range. I water down the grass area that they have and there is plenty of shade. Any help would be awesome!!

 

[cavemanrich]

There can be many factors that slow down egg production. Feed type, is a major reason. Mainly the protein percentage. The temps also a factor. Stress can be also, but usually to individual chickens rather than all. Since you are in Arizona, you may want to jump on to the Arizona thread. I hang out there even though not a regular resident there now.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/arizona-chickens.31227/page-6427#post-20051265
You would get answers from peeps living in your area. Compare what you are doing and feeding with those near you.
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