Not Laying

[cettenna]

I have just 3 girls who are now 9 months old. They have been laying well even through our winter but now one has gone broody which I am trying to deal with. The worst thing is that the other 2 have stopped laying as well. Any suggestions re what I should do. They are all free range in my small back yard and just return to the coop to lay and sleep so they do have the perfect life.

 

[CrestedGirl]

Welcome from TX

, Are any of them molting? have you sprayed for mites/lice? Have you wormed yours at all?

 

[Fred's Hens]

They haven't decided to lay outside somewhere? You could always keep them in the pen or run for a few days to check.

 

[SilkieBantams]

from Houston, TX, try feeding them laying feed which should make them to lay eggs some more

 

[cettenna]

Hi There are no signs of molting on any of them. Haven't checked for worms but the guy I got them from (he is a fanatic) said they would be ok for quite a while before doing all this do you think I should? They have only stopped (Hilda and Helga who are Welsummers) when Florrie the Barvelder started monopolising the favourite nest. I have checked all over the yard and cannot find any eggs.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Quote:
Wrong information. Layer feed does not MAKE a hen lay eggs. It only provides them with the necessary dietary ingredients they need to lay.

 

[cettenna]

Thanks I am feeding them with the Red Hen top free range layer mix which the produce merchant said is the best - it includes laying pellets

 

[DebbieDee]

Where might I ask would you get that feed?

 

[cettenna]

Hi there
We are in Australia so it may just be an Australian Brand I think it is made in South Australia ( www.lauckemills.com.au/poultryfood2.html). They make a number of different types and I buy it from our local produce store that sells everything for horses livestock etc.

 

[cettenna]

Sorry previous link may not work so try this www.lauckemills.com.au and go to poultry food in products