Hi Everyone! about a month ago we purchased four hens, all about a year old (born in early spring 2012). There are 2 Light Sussex, 1 Blue Marans, and one Gold Star (Sussex/Rhode Island Red Cross). They all laid just fine for a few days, then the Marans and Gold Star just stopped completely. The Sussex continue to lay every day or every other day.
I'm thinking they probably stopped because of the stress of the move. Does anyone have experience with this? How long can I expect them to be free loading? It's been a few weeks now and it seems like they should be adjusted. The flock seems harmonious from what I can tell - no pecking or fighting that we've noticed, and everyone is eating a drinking fine.
Thanks!!
I'm thinking they probably stopped because of the stress of the move. Does anyone have experience with this? How long can I expect them to be free loading? It's been a few weeks now and it seems like they should be adjusted. The flock seems harmonious from what I can tell - no pecking or fighting that we've noticed, and everyone is eating a drinking fine.
Thanks!!
