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Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by joebwe25, Dec 30, 2007.

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  1. Dec 30, 2007 #1
    joebwe25

    joebwe25 Songster

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    ...to get my hens to lay eggs???
    Ever since my BO got killed they haven't been laying, but that might not be the reason.
    Here are some things that have happened recently:
    BO Dies (bottom of pecking order),
    Kept the nest box clean and fluffy,
    Feeding them layer pellets instead of scratch,
    Putting hay everywhere,
    Hanging the tarpaulins up for the winter,
    And what do I get???
    ONE MEASLY EGG!
    Is there anything I'm doing wrong?
    Are the eggs buried in the hay somewhere?
    What do YOU think??
     

  4. Dec 30, 2007 #2
    rooster-red

    rooster-red Here comes the Rooster

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    Alot of people are having this problem this year.

    What breeds do you have?
     
  6. Dec 30, 2007 #3
    Chatychick

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    Well here its the short day snad if they arent early layers then that is why...They still like to eat but maybe yours are like mine and I am only getting maybe 4 to 6 eggs a days somedays...when they go to bed early then the shorter days then the eggs slow down...You could add a light in the coop for the later layers and give that a try...thats all I can think of, sorry not to much help
     
  8. Dec 30, 2007 #4
    joebwe25

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    Check my signature, has breeds.
    Our coop is off the garage and there is no electricity in the garage.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2007 #5
    CovenantCreek

    CovenantCreek Chicks Rule!

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    Quote:You might need to get a really long extension cord. It just depends on how badly you want eggs in the winter. Either wait till they start laying again, or try to bring some light into the coop to help offset the reduced sunlight.
     

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