If they, or rodents were eating eggs, you'd find evidence in the nest bedding,
'wet spots' where the egg contents sift down into bedding.
They might be taking a break.
Sometimes young birds have a partial molt, usually around the neck area, at 9-10 months.
Might be time for an exam.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/
Then.....
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop/run for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.
'wet spots' where the egg contents sift down into bedding.
They might be taking a break.
Sometimes young birds have a partial molt, usually around the neck area, at 9-10 months.
Might be time for an exam.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/
Then.....
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop/run for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.
