They've stopped laying?

[Hotpocket52]

So I have a group of 6 hens, various breeds and they have suddenly stopped laying. They are all about 2 years old. I free range them around the farm and always give chicken scratch, layena crumble and mixed veggies left from cooking. I found out they were laying eggs up in our hay baler so I blocked it off. I've even kept them in the run for a few days so they get used to laying in the nest again but I get nothing. One has been eating her eggs. I've added ceramic eggs just to help a little but I don't know why they are not laying when closed up. They've lived in just the run before and been fine with plenty of eggs. Not sure what to do now. This is going on a few months now.

 

[DobieLover]

So I have a group of 6 hens, various breeds and they have suddenly stopped laying. They are all about 2 years old. I free range them around the farm and always give chicken scratch, layena crumble and mixed veggies left from cooking. I found out they were laying eggs up in our hay baler so I blocked it off. I've even kept them in the run for a few days so they get used to laying in the nest again but I get nothing. One has been eating her eggs. I've added ceramic eggs just to help a little but I don't know why they are not laying when closed up. They've lived in just the run before and been fine with plenty of eggs. Not sure what to do now. This is going on a few months now.

If you have an egg eater she may have taught the others to eat them as well. Have you heard any escort calls that would indicate someone laid an egg only to find there is no egg to collect?
It is also molting season if you are in the northern hemisphere. Have you seen any feather blow outs? That will stop the eggs too.
Incidentally, it reads like you are feeding too many extras. You want your flock to have about 18-20% protein in their diet. If you feed scratch and veggies, it will dilute the already minimal protein in the Layena and they will seek protein out elsewhere. I would offer them a tin of sardines or a half can of tuna about 3 or 4 times a week and cut out all the treats/scraps unless the scraps contain meat as well. Animal protein is very good for them, especially during molt.

 

[Shadrach]

So I have a group of 6 hens, various breeds and they have suddenly stopped laying. They are all about 2 years old. I free range them around the farm and always give chicken scratch, layena crumble and mixed veggies left from cooking. I found out they were laying eggs up in our hay baler so I blocked it off. I've even kept them in the run for a few days so they get used to laying in the nest again but I get nothing. One has been eating her eggs. I've added ceramic eggs just to help a little but I don't know why they are not laying when closed up. They've lived in just the run before and been fine with plenty of eggs. Not sure what to do now. This is going on a few months now.

If you are free ranging them then it would seem likely if they are laying at all, that they are laying in places you have not yet found.
Here's a lovely day out for you.
Kit yourself out with a flask of coffee or whatever, cloths suitable for the weather and stay outside and watch your chickens. Follow the hens that leave the group. If they are laying away from the coop this is the best way to find out where.

 

[Hotpocket52]

If you have an egg eater she may have taught the others to eat them as well. Have you heard any escort calls that would indicate someone laid an egg only to find there is no egg to collect?
It is also molting season if you are in the northern hemisphere. Have you seen any feather blow outs? That will stop the eggs too.
Incidentally, it reads like you are feeding too many extras. You want your flock to have about 18-20% protein in their diet. If you feed scratch and veggies, it will dilute the already minimal protein in the Layena and they will seek protein out elsewhere. I would offer them a tin of sardines or a half can of tuna about 3 or 4 times a week and cut out all the treats/scraps unless the scraps contain meat as well. Animal protein is very good for them, especially during molt.

Thanks so much! They are definitely molting and I'll have to try the sardines or tuna.