Prairie Bluebell

[NDchickenlady]

My little bluebell has stopped laying. I haven’t noticed anything from her. It’s been weeks since I’ve seen a blue egg. Any thought or advice?

 

[CluckerFamily]

Have you notice any predators near by? My hens stop laying when the bear, cougar, or bobcat is around.
Has there been any changes in the flock that may have caused stress? Or any change to the environment they are in?

 

[NDchickenlady]

Have you notice any predators near by? My hens stop laying when the bear, cougar, or bobcat is around.
Has there been any changes in the flock that may have caused stress? Or any change to the environment they are in?

We got 6 new hens but she quit laying before that. No predators that we’ve notice.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Have you looked her over for lice or mites?
How old is she?

 

[NDchickenlady]

Have you looked her over for lice or mites?
How old is she?

Maybe 1.5 years. I haven’t noticed anything. Can look her over again. She seems healthy otherwise.

 

[rosemarythyme]

She might've already started molt. Any patchiness in her coat, or extra feathers matching her coloration on the ground?

 

[aart]

Maybe 1.5 years.

Prime time for her first adult molt.

She might've already started molt.

Yep.

...and they can stop laying before the feathers fly.

 

[NDchickenlady]

She might've already started molt. Any patchiness in her coat, or extra feathers matching her coloration on the ground?

Didn’t see any today. Will have to wait and see what happens.