Not laying eggs

[Chicken_Little_AGray]

Hey everyone, I have 2 one year old chickens who have already started laying. They stopped laying after this summer, and never picked back up. They have normal poop, they eat normally (they are on an egg layer and protein mix) they also drink normally. They get enough sun, and I don’t think they have parasites or worms. Can someone help me determine why they arnt laying? How do you check for worms or parasites?

They were consistent layers, but I don’t know what to do now. I live in Arizona, so the temp is perfect. It’s not too hot or cold, and the day is not short.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

My older hens haven't started back up yet. Generally they start between now and April. So hopefully you see some soon.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Did they go through a molt?

 

[Chicken_Little_AGray]

Did they go through a molt?

No, they haven’t.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Anything that might be causing them stress such as bullying or bugs? If they had a worm infestation their poops would be abnormal. You can usually see mites and lice if you part their feathers (check at night with a headlamp).

 

[Chicken_Little_AGray]

Anything that might be causing them stress such as bullying or bugs? If they had a worm infestation their poops would be abnormal. You can usually see mites and lice if you part their feathers (check at night with a headlamp).

I haven’t noticed anything abnormal which is why I’m so confused. I will check for mites and lice.

 

[aart]

Do they free range?

I haven’t noticed anything abnormal which is why I’m so confused. I will check for mites and lice.

Hre's some tps for that:
Google images of lice/mites and their eggs before the inspection so you'll know what you're looking for.

Part the feathers right down to the skin around vent, head/neck and under wings.

Best done well after dark with a strong flashlight/headlight, easier to 'catch' bird and also to check for the mites that live in structure and only come out at night to feed off roosting birds.

Look fast, they will scatter quickly once the feathers are parted and the light hits them.

Wipe a white paper towel along the underside of roost to look for red smears(smashed well fed mites).

Good post about mite ID by Lady McCamley:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-chicken-has-mites-now-what.1273674/page-2#post-20483008