I had 3 hens but my Columbian Wyandotte passed away suddenly about 3 weeks ago. Before she passed away the only ones laying were her and my Easter Egger. The Easter Egger had been picking on the Barred Rock and the Barred Rock has not laid any eggs since May. All 3 hens were getting along until the Easter Egger decided to start picking on the Barred Rock. I thought the Barred Rock wasn't laying because the Easter Egger had been picking on her and she was a bit stressed. Since the Columbian Wyandotte passed away the Easter Egger has decided to be friends with the Barred Rock again like they used to be. That part is good. Will the Barred Rock ever start laying again?
They are both 4 1/2 years old.
The Easter Egger has slowed down on her egg laying recently. It's too early for molting season here so I don't think that is it. At what age do they start slowing down with egg laying?
I miss my Wyandotte, she was the sweetest of the 3 but I want these 2 to be happy and healthy. The Barred Rock follows me around like a puppy dog.
They are both 4 1/2 years old.
The Easter Egger has slowed down on her egg laying recently. It's too early for molting season here so I don't think that is it. At what age do they start slowing down with egg laying?
I miss my Wyandotte, she was the sweetest of the 3 but I want these 2 to be happy and healthy. The Barred Rock follows me around like a puppy dog.