Very Low Laying Rate

[CandCChicks]

I have 30 chickens and I average 4 eggs a day. I feed strictly layer feed. I have tried doing the fermented feed. I have tried Corid to rule out coccidia. I have checked for mites and lice and don’t see any signs. No signs of worms. They have DE and lime dusted in the coop every time it’s cleaned. They have oyster shells. I haven’t notice molting. Constant fresh water. What am I doing wrong??? I have tried everything. Any suggestions would be so appreciated.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I have 30 chickens and I average 4 eggs a day. I feed strictly layer feed. I have tried doing the fermented feed. I have tried Corid to rule out coccidia. I have checked for mites and lice and don’t see any signs. No signs of worms. They have DE and lime dusted in the coop every time it’s cleaned. They have oyster shells. I haven’t notice molting. Constant fresh water. What am I doing wrong??? I have tried everything. Any suggestions would be so appreciated.

Are they free ranging?
My brats that free range like to pick their own nesting spots where I can't find/reach them.

 

[igorsMistress]

I have 30 chickens and I average 4 eggs a day. I feed strictly layer feed. I have tried doing the fermented feed. I have tried Corid to rule out coccidia. I have checked for mites and lice and don’t see any signs. No signs of worms. They have DE and lime dusted in the coop every time it’s cleaned. They have oyster shells. I haven’t notice molting. Constant fresh water. What am I doing wrong??? I have tried everything. Any suggestions would be so appreciated.

Look everywhere but the nest boxes for eggs. They’re likely hiding them.

 

[Mrs. K]

If I have a sudden drop in egg production - it almost always is hidden eggs, and they can be sneaky. Go down with a book or your phone, and sit with them. That is how I find it.

However, if it is longterm loss in egg production. How old are your birds? If they are 2 or over, you need to cull some birds. And add fresh birds. If you are not sure who is laying, sitting there will also give you clues, or you can physically examine them.

Mrs K

 

[CandCChicks]

Are they free ranging?
My brats that free range like to pick their own nesting spots where I can't find/reach them.

No they are is a coop with an enclosed run. I have checked everywhere.

 

[Mrs. K]

Sit down there. I had this very thing happen this spring. I sat with them one morning, for about an hour and a half... and finally I saw one sneak off. Yep a lot of eggs there.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

How hot is it there?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Breeds? Anyone brooding or molting?

 

[nuthatched]

Could they be eating them? or another pests eating them? You might want to remove the DE, it's bad for you and especially the chickens to breathe.

 

[CandCChicks]

How hot is it there?

90 degrees