what can I feed my hens

[Mushprinces]

I need to know what can I feed my hens to get more eggs. Right now I have 4 and I don't get that many eggs daily.

 

[DobieLover]

I need to know what can I feed my hens to get more eggs. Right now I have 4 and I don't get that many eggs daily.

Welcome to BYC!
Where are you in the world? You can update your profile page with that information so it will appear below your stats.
How old are your chickens and what are you feeding them now?
If your girls are receiving a balanced diet for chickens with oyster shell or some other appropriate calcium supplement on the side, they will lay when their bodies are ready.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I need to know what can I feed my hens to get more eggs. Right now I have 4 and I don't get that many eggs daily.

Hi @Mushprinces Welcome to BYC!
What are you feeding your hens now?
How old are your hens?
Where are you located (state/country)?
What breeds do you have and how many eggs are you getting?

We love photos! If you have any of your hens you would like to share, we would love to see them

There are a lot of factors about how many eggs you may get daily. While feed is important, consideration of time of year (it's winter), light levels, age of hens and breed all need to be looked at as well.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Welcome! The above posters have given wonderful info/advice. And yes, we looovveee pictures!

 

[Mushprinces]

Welcome to BYC!
Where are you in the world? You can update your profile page with that information so it will appear below your stats.
How old are your chickens and what are you feeding them now?
If your girls are receiving a balanced diet for chickens with oyster shell or some other appropriate calcium supplement on the side, they will lay when their bodies are ready.

I am in Florida, My hens are 2 yrs old, they do get Oyster shell and other appropriate foods. They have been laying eggs is just not all the time

 

[Mushprinces]

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Happy New Year

 

[DobieLover]

I am in Florida, My hens are 2 yrs old, they do get Oyster shell and other appropriate foods. They have been laying eggs is just not all the time

It is perfectly normal for them to drop off or even stop laying during the shorter winter months so their bodies can take a break. Give them time and they will start to increase their production as the days lengthen.
However, it is also normal for their production to drop off about 20% or so each year as they age.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I am in Florida, My hens are 2 yrs old, they do get Oyster shell and other appropriate foods. They have been laying eggs is just not all the time

You have some lovely girls
They are 2 years old so you probably have a couple of gals that are molting or taking a winter break.
Looks like you have 2 Buff Orpingtons in your photo, they usually will not lay as many eggs as they did in their first year - slowing down, but once the days get longer, then you should start to see an increase in production.

If you are wanting production, then you may want to consider getting hybrids like Gold Comets or Sex Links instead of dual purpose breeds. Keep for the first 18 months or so, or until they start their adult molt, then sell off or cull. As you are raising the first batch of egg layers, have more pullets coming into lay for winter. Sort of like having a production line

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I am in Florida, My hens are 2 yrs old, they do get Oyster shell and other appropriate foods. They have been laying eggs is just not all the time

"appropriate foods" doesn't tell us what makes up their primary feed. Is it grower, all flock, layer, etc.? Basically, what is the crude protein % and the calcium % in your primary feed?
Other than feeding a complete chicken feed for 90% of their intake, there isn't any food that will make more than an insignificant difference in lay rate.
Day length is increasing in relation to dark period. 2 year old birds will soon be photostimulated to increase ovulation - if all else is optimal.