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R.i.r hens quit laying

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by mguynn72, Apr 22, 2016.

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  1. Apr 22, 2016 #1
    mguynn72

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    Maybe someone can help! We have 2 r.i.r hens that have been laying quite well.I just got rid of the roosters and now they have quit laying! Is this normal?
     
  3. Apr 22, 2016 #2
    chicklover 1998

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    if you got rid of the roo it probably stressed them out, when hens get stressed they will quit laying just give them time and they should start back up.
     

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