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Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Marty Tom Ski, Dec 17, 2008.

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  1. Dec 17, 2008 #1
    Marty Tom Ski

    Marty Tom Ski In the Brooder

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    we got 4 hens and a rooster 3 weeks ago - and the second day we had one egg..... ever since no eggs

    any reason the hens stopped laying
     
  2. Dec 17, 2008 #2
    beakkeeper

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    molting, cold, lack of light, rooster hassling them, illness... any number of things....
     
  3. Dec 17, 2008 #3
    gumpsgirl

    gumpsgirl Crowing Premium Member

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    I started a thread this afternoon regarding this same situation. Apparently the hens are resting up for the big 2009 laying season. I have 23 that should be laying and haven't had a single egg in 4 days now. A bit frustrating, but hopefully they will all be nice and rested come spring! [​IMG]
     

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