The whole flock have stopped laying

[wendiwani]

We have four Anconas that are in their third year of laying. All have been pretty good layers in the past. All chickens have stopped laying (about two months). Their food has not changed, the weather is great and we are getting 12+ hours of sunlight. They free range during the day (none seem to be brooding in the coop). We have had this breed of chickens in the past and never experienced this. Any ideas?

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Could a predator be getting the eggs? Also they might be stressed out because they were in a close scrape with some predators. My hens stopped laying for a month after a heck attacked them.

 

[wendiwani]

The coop is quite secure, but they did have an unpleasant run in with a stray dog. None were injured, but it scared the chickens (and me) pretty badly. If this is the cause, how long do you think the egg strike might continue?

 

[Ducksandchickens]

The coop is quite secure, but they did have an unpleasant run in with a stray dog. None were injured, but it scared the chickens (and me) pretty badly. If this is the cause, how long do you think the egg strike might continue?

How long ago was this stray dog at your coop?

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Oh and

 

[wendiwani]

It could have been around the same time they stopped laying.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

It could have been around the same time they stopped laying.

So was it like one week? Sorry if I didn’t clarify by I mean like how long ago did the dog come over

 

[wendiwani]

Probably about two months ago.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Well they should probably have layed then. Can you post a pic of your coop and nesting box?

Also since they are three years old they could possibly stop laying. I’ve never heard of a hen stop laying that young but I guess it’s possible

 

[staceyj]

Check EVERYWHERE in the yard.
Chances are good that they are laying in secret—somewhere sneaky!