They pretty much stopped laying!

[first time farmer]

I have 10 1-1 1/2 year old hens. I am only getting 1-2 eggs a day what could be the problem?

 

[Chickenmaven]

Broody.
Infested w/mites or lice.
Too hot where you live.

Any other guesses?

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

molting?

 

[first time farmer]

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Non are broody i dont think they have mites but to be sure ill put DE down. It has been very hot for the last fer days after it was rainy for about a month you think that could be it?

 

[first time farmer]

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They dont look like they are molting but i guess they could just be starting?

 

[b.hromada]

My 8 hens did the same about 2 months ago.

But they have since gone pretty much back to normal. Lots of people on the forum have stated the same thing. I don't think you need to worry much, they should be back up and rolling again soon. Good luck.