Hello,
So my hens have not layed any eggs for about.... ummm... well it seems like it was august. I was wondering if they had worms... but I am not sure. Now they have been molting for what seems like a while and I suspect that is the reason for no eggs. They are Blue Orpingtons and Wydonette mixes, one group is 5 months and the other are about 15 months (the 15 month ones are molting). They seem a bit under wieght (the 15month olds) I am going to the feed store tommorrow to get some BOSS and flock starter. I read on a post that those were good for molting. How long is the molting process? Is it due to less day light hours?
Next question... I have one hen, not laying any eggs but has been broody for like a month!!! She won't come out of the nest box, only once a day to exercize and eat, drink or if I go in and take her out. Should I just leave her alone? Is it okay?
Thanks in advance.
So my hens have not layed any eggs for about.... ummm... well it seems like it was august. I was wondering if they had worms... but I am not sure. Now they have been molting for what seems like a while and I suspect that is the reason for no eggs. They are Blue Orpingtons and Wydonette mixes, one group is 5 months and the other are about 15 months (the 15 month ones are molting). They seem a bit under wieght (the 15month olds) I am going to the feed store tommorrow to get some BOSS and flock starter. I read on a post that those were good for molting. How long is the molting process? Is it due to less day light hours?
Next question... I have one hen, not laying any eggs but has been broody for like a month!!! She won't come out of the nest box, only once a day to exercize and eat, drink or if I go in and take her out. Should I just leave her alone? Is it okay?
Thanks in advance.