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[smith88]

Hello

My name is Ashton and I am from Alberta, Canada. I recently bought an acreage with 17 hens and 2 rooster. 14 of the hens and both roosters are White Leghorns and the other 3 hens are different breeds, which I have yet to identify. Some of the hens are older and look quite ragged and even at this time of the year I only get about 5 to 8 eggs a day from them. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to increase their egg output?

 

[Kevin565]

Some of the older ones may be burned out on laying. If you want a steady out put you might add some younger stock in

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[cluckcluckgirl]

First of all,

The issue could be in their food. If there is not enough calcium, that might cause them to stop or slow down. Also, around 3 years old, they slow down due to age.

 

[Morbidia]

Hi
I'm new to this site too

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Older hens, particularly heavy layers like Leghorns and production reds, only lay well for a few years, then slow down considerably. Molting will also decrease egg production.