New to backyard chickens

[boomers birds]

I wanna say thanks for letting my join. I have recently started my own hobby farm this past year. I have 34 hens and 2 roosters. Was wondering if people have a common issue with eggs production dropping right off. 3 weeks ago I was getting 30 a day and now lucky to get 6. Already added a light to wake them up at 3. Any other suggestions?

 

[N F C]

Hi Boomer, it's nice to have you here!

This time of year there are fewer hours of daylight and molting may be going on...those 2 things will account for lower egg production.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I wanna say thanks for letting my join. I have recently started my own hobby farm this past year. I have 34 hens and 2 roosters. Was wondering if people have a common issue with eggs production dropping right off. 3 weeks ago I was getting 30 a day and now lucky to get 6. Already added a light to wake them up at 3. Any other suggestions?

Shorter days have almost dropped my eggs to nothing with 54 hens in one house alone...

TO BYC!​

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I wanna say thanks for letting my join. I have recently started my own hobby farm this past year. I have 34 hens and 2 roosters. Was wondering if people have a common issue with eggs production dropping right off. 3 weeks ago I was getting 30 a day and now lucky to get 6. Already added a light to wake them up at 3. Any other suggestions?

glad you joined us

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us Once they've been triggered to stop laying for the winter you have to simulate the days getting longer to get them started again. I don't remember the formula (I don't use light), but its out here somewhere.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Hopefully the added light will 'restart' their egg laying.

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
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Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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