Stressed or revolting?

[Byrd gal]

I have 11 layers. I bought 12 pullets who are now almost 8 weeks and now with the flock. They all free range and sleep in the same area but on different roosts. A lot of the time the littles hang in the run and coop and I am thinking that this is why eggs in the box have dropped. I find them in the flower beds and bushes. Are the littles disturbing them? I know they are not brave enough to try to hop in a nest or go within pecking distance. Ideas? Coop is 16x20 run is 20x40 and they range as they see fit.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Your egg production is down? That can be completely normal this time of year.

 

[aart]

Are the littles disturbing them?

Yes.
Changes cause stress.

 

[Byrd gal]

Good news things have settled down and they are hanging out in the run without too much drama. They are still food aggressive but they all are. I use 7 feeders now to keep the peace.