No eggs from 9 hens

[fosterboy1]

I have raised chickens for 16 years, I have 9 hens who will be 2 years old in spring. My rooster died 2 months ago and ever since then, my hens stopped laying. I live in MD and it's cold, but I do have a light that goes on at 6 AM and goes off at 7 PM. I have not changed their diet, nor no fox have been stressing them. Does anyone have any sugestions? Or do I have to wait till spring? Thanks!

 

[liz9910]

from California, have you read this article yet? Hope it is helpful. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/423023/why-arent-my-chickens-laying-here-are-your-answers

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, fosterboy1, and

! Great to have you with us! I X2 the advice of lizz9910. Good luck to you and happy new year!!

 

[fosterboy1]

I read the link my chicken lovers, but no new ideas
I guess I have to talk to them more! Lol

 

[sourland]

2 year old hens may just be taking a much needed break. What breed are we talking about?

 

[fosterboy1]

I forgot the names of the breeds, but I had these chicks before and now they are not laying...is it global warming...not!

 

[fosterboy1]

My neighbor has 80 chickens and they are not laying!

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

The shock of losing the rooster and shorter days may be to blame. Are your hens molting? They are the right age..

 

[fosterboy1]

No molting

 

[fosterboy1]

I have wonderful news to share with all the caring chicken people out there...I took advise from you and I received 2 eggs yesterday! I applied oyster shells to their diet and made new beds for them!

Thanks again