no eggs in over a month

[hillbillygreen]

I realize summer is over but isn't this a bit too long my birds are 2 year old Easter Eggers.
Thoughts?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I realize summer is over but isn't this a bit too long my birds are 2 year old Easter Eggers.
Thoughts?

At 2 years old the lay off is likely related to the fall molt - without supplemental lighting production will be spotty at best through winter but will resume for at least one more fairly productive laying cycle in the spring.

 

[hillbillygreen]

Thanks! I have noticed some feathers, but I do have a light on in there 24hours a day. I tried shutting it off for a couple days to maybe trick their systems....no luck. Maybe longer next time.
I switched to a higher protein feed (meat bird) but I wonder if that's enough.

Should I do anything else with diet or is it all just a "wait through it" thing?

 

[aart]

24/7 lighting is not really a good idea, then turning it off for a few days will only make matters worse and will probably throw them into a molt.

When did you turn the light off then back on 24/7?
Have they always been under 24/7 lighting?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

24/7 lighting is not really a good idea, then turning it off for a few days will only make matters worse and will probably throw them into a molt.

When did you turn the light off then back on 24/7?
Have they always been under 24/7 lighting?

x2....at least 8-10 hours of darkness is best